Lahore: A fresh spell of monsoon rains has swept across several regions of Pakistan, bringing much-needed relief from the ongoing heatwave but also raising alarms about urban flooding, power outages, and rising water levels in rivers and dams.
In Lahore, torrential rains accompanied by thunder hit key areas including Harbanspura, Taj Bagh, Gulberg, Canal Road, and Mall Road, resulting in a significant drop in temperature and a much-welcomed change in weather. However, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning for intermittent showers throughout the day, cautioning residents in low-lying areas to prepare for potential waterlogging.
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Elsewhere, Rawalpindi and Islamabad experienced heavy rainfall early Wednesday morning. The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi has been placed on high alert, deploying emergency staff and machinery across vulnerable zones. “All low-lying areas are being closely monitored,” said the Managing Director of WASA, adding that water levels in Rawal and Khanpur Dams have increased, improving clean water supply but also posing flood risks.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, the Shewuk River has seen a sharp rise in water levels, placing the Siachen Road and surrounding residential areas under threat. Officials have warned of possible flooding if rainfall continues at the current intensity.
The PMD’s weather advisory also covers several districts in Punjab including Jaranwala, Phulingar, Nankana Sahib, and Khanqah Dogran, where rain and thunderstorms disrupted power supply in several areas. Lahore’s southern regions — including Model Town, Garden Town, Johar Town, and Kalma Chowk — also reported significant rainfall.
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Chief Minister of Punjab has directed WASA Lahore to keep all underpasses and main roads clear. MD WASA has ensured that all disposal stations are fully operational, with backup generators active in areas experiencing electricity outages.
While most of Punjab is under wet conditions, parts of Sindh and Balochistan remain hot and humid, although isolated rainfall may occur in upper and central regions.
Emergency protocols have been activated across multiple districts, and district administrations have urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel, especially in flood-prone zones.
