Rain in several parts of Lahore somewhat minimized the impact of mugginess but also affected traffic on roads. Light to moderate rain fell on Canal Road, The Mall, Davies Road, Lakshmi Chowk and adjacent areas. Weather pundits had forecast monsoon rains from Aug 14 to 18 and more spells till Aug 25 across country.  Last week's rain in Punjab resulted in casualties as three labourers were killed and one was injured when the roof of a room collapse in Faisalabad. The injured labourer is being treated at Allied Hospital. In all, 84 people have lost their lives and 224 others were injured in rain-related accidents in Punjab. As many as 84 houses have been damaged.  A few days earlier, several low-lying areas in Lahore turned puddles as rain lashed places far and wide. Rains continue to disrupt routine activities in Koh-e-Suleman in south Punjab. Low-level floods in the mountainous region caused headache for the residents whereas a 20-foot sinkhole developed after downpour in Uch canal, Ahmedpur East.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan