A 44-year rainfall record in Lahore has been broken, causing the famous highways to resemble rivers and streams. Tragically, a girl died, and five others were injured in two incidents of roof collapse.
Lesco’s feeders also tripped due to the continuous rain. Offices and schools were closed to prevent damage caused by the heavy rainfall.
According to the data, the 300 mm of rain at the airport broke all previous records. More than 200 mm of rain was recorded in most city areas. Nishtar Town recorded 250 mm, Paniwala Talab 226 mm, Johar Town 220 mm, Tajpura 220 mm, and Cordoba Chowk 218 mm.
According to WASA, Farrukhabad recorded 215 mm, Gulshan Ravi 210 mm, Iqbal Town 205 mm, Samanabad 203 mm, and Lakshmi Chowk 199 mm of rain.
This is the second heavy rainfall of this monsoon season, with more than 300 mm being recorded. Tajpura had previously recorded 315 mm.
In response, Commissioner Lahore has declared a rain emergency and announced holidays for offices and schools to prevent damage. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has ordered the early drainage of water in Lahore and other affected cities. An alert has been issued to the relevant departments, and administrative officers and workers have been instructed to stay in the field.
Three people lost their lives including two kids and an adult in the wake of a heavy monsoon rain spell that lashed the metropolis since the early morning. Six houses were damaged due to heavy rain spells.
A boy drowned in rainwater near Chongi Amarsadhu near Niazi Chowk in Lahore. The rescue diving team recovered the body of the drowned boy.
Rescue 1122 said the rescue diving team took out the body of the drowned boy and stated the victim was already dead when the rescue team found him.
The body was identified as Abdullah, age 14. PDMA assured that victims will be compensated.
