KMC to upgrade Emergency Response Centre for Beach Emergencies, Strengthen Fire & Rescue Infrastructure

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Jul, 2026) In a major step towards strengthening emergency preparedness and enhancing public safety, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has initiated an extensive programme to upgrade its emergency response infrastructure across the city. Acting on the directives of Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, KMC has floated tenders worth Rs. 100 million for the rehabilitation, expansion, and establishment of key fire and rescue facilities.

The initiative aims to significantly improve the city’s capacity to respond to emergencies, particularly during the ongoing beach season, when thousands of citizens visit Karachi’s coastal areas.

As part of the project, KMC will upgrade its Emergency Response Centre to enhance its operational capacity for handling beach-related emergencies, particularly at Hawksbay Beach, where the risk of drowning incidents increases during weekends and public holidays. The upgraded facility will enable rescue teams to respond more swiftly and effectively, ensuring the timely deployment of lifesaving personnel and equipment to protect beachgoers.

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Recognising the importance of safeguarding human life, the enhanced Emergency Response Centre will be equipped to improve coordination, communication, and emergency response capabilities, enabling rescuers to reach victims in the shortest possible time and strengthen preventive measures along Karachi’s coastline.

In addition to improving beach emergency management, KMC will establish a new Fire Station at Maripur, which will serve as a dedicated emergency response centre for the surrounding industrial areas. The new facility will substantially reduce emergency response times in one of Karachi’s major industrial zones, ensuring prompt firefighting and rescue services for industries, commercial establishments, and nearby residential communities.

The development plan also includes the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Rainbow Centre Fire Station, the Lyari Fire Station, and the KMC Fire Headquarters, enabling these facilities to operate with greater efficiency while enhancing the overall operational readiness of the city’s Fire Department.