Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz directed the civil administration to take prompt measures to ensure the safety of citizens in the wake of torrential rains. The chief minister directed the commissioners, deputy commissioners and MD WASA to remain alert as torrential rains are being forecast across the province till April 29. “All the resources must be utilised to ensure the timely drainage of rainwater and concerned officials should remain in the field,” the chief minister said. Furthermore, the chief minister directed to take measures in order to ensure smooth flow of traffic in Lahore and other cities during rain. Traffic wardens must perform their duties efficiently on the roads, she added.

Meanwhile, the CM directed the rescue officials to move the citizens to safer places amid torrential rains. Necessary measures must also be taken to ensure the safety of livestock from inundated areas, she added. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast predicting more rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms in several parts of Punjab during next 48 hours. During this timeframe, windstorms, hailstorms and lightning may pose threats to human lives, standing crops and structures such as electric poles, vehicles and solar panels. A day earlier, Lahore, Multan, Rajanpur, Sargodha and Bahawalpur received heavy rainfall.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan