[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Lahore is currently facing intense rainfall and thunderstorms, with sporadic showers anticipated throughout the day, as reported by the weather division.
Regrettably, two young boys lost their lives due to the heavy downpour. One, aged 17, drowned in rainwater under the Do Moria Pull, while the other, aged 12, drowned near Thokar Niaz Baig.
In response, Lahore Deputy Commissioner Raafia Haider has directed the assistant commissioner to visit the affected areas and urged citizens to exercise caution, especially with children around water, to prevent further accidents.
The heavy rain also had devastating consequences in Mansehra, where three dilapidated houses collapsed, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including two children and a woman, while four others were injured.
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In Phalia, the heavy rainfall caused a house’s roof to collapse, leading to the death of one woman and injuring another.
The rainfall has caused significant flooding in low-lying areas and main roads across Lahore. Some of the highest recorded rainfall in specific areas includes 200 millimeters (mm) in Gulshan-e-Ravi, 191 mm in Tajpura, 178 mm in Lakshmi Chowk, 190 mm in Nishtar Town, 174 mm in Pani wala Talab, 160 mm in Johar Town, 172 mm in Qartaba Chowk, 154 mm in Iqbal Town, 166 mm in Mughalpura, 123 mm in Upper Mall, and 103 mm in Samanabad.
Continuous heavy rainfall for three hours has significantly increased the risk of urban flooding in Lahore. Water has accumulated in various areas, such as Model Town, Faisal Town, and Johar Town. Additionally, the adverse weather conditions caused some electricity feeders to trip. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation to respond promptly to any emergencies.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
