Torrential rains in Punjab, over 400 feeders trip

Lahore: In various cities of Punjab including Lahore, the rainwater entered hospitals and homes in the provincial capital due to heavy rain.

The spokesperson of the Motorway Police said that there is intermittent rain at most places on the national highways. The rain is continuing on the M2 Motorway up to Pindi Bhattian, Sheikhupura, Kala Shah Kaku and Thokar Niazbaig.

Apart from this, it is raining at places like Manga Mandi, Patuki, Renala Khurd, and Okara while there is rain on Motorway M3 from Faizpur to Nankana Sahib.

Due to heavy rain in Lahore, water accumulated in the emergency room of the Services Hospital, and patients are facing serious problems.

Heavy rains also occurred in Chuhang, a suburb of Lahore, while rainwater entered houses in Tajpura area.

According to the Meteorological Department, intermittent rains are continuing in Lahore, and the monsoon rains are likely to continue till August 6.

The Meteorological Department stated that the highest rainfall of 337 mm was recorded at Lahore Airport, while 250 mm of rain was recorded in Nishtar Town.

According to the data of Water and Sewerage Board, the rainfall at Lahore Airport is the highest recorded in 44 years.

On the other hand, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) officials say that more than 400 feeders have been tripped due to rain in Lahore, the restoration work will start as soon as the rain stops.

Apart from Lahore, low-lying areas were flooded due to heavy rain in the cities of Sheikhupura, Kasur, Pakpattan, Sargodha, Jhelum, Murree, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad.

Mirpur Azad Kashmir is also experiencing intermittent rain and trees have fallen due to landslides at different places.