Heavy rainfall breaks 44-year record in Lahore – SUCH TV
A 44-year rainfall record in Lahre has been broken, causing the famous highways to resemble rivers and streams. Tragically, a girl died, and five others were injured in two incidents of roof collapse.
Lesco’s feeders also tripped due to the continuous rain. Offices and schools were closed to prevent damage caused by the heavy rainfall.
According to the data, the 300 mm of rain at the airport broke all previous records. More than 200 mm of rain was recorded in most areas of the city. Nishtar Town recorded 250 mm, Paniwala Talab 226 mm, Johar Town 220 mm, Tajpura 220 mm, and Cordoba Chowk 218 mm.
According to WASA, Farrukhabad recorded 215 mm, Gulshan Ravi 210 mm, Iqbal Town 205 mm, Samanabad 203 mm, and Lakshmi Chowk 199 mm of rain.
This is the second heavy rainfall of this monsoon season, with more than 300 mm being recorded. Tajpura had previously recorded 315 mm.
In response, Commissioner Lahore has declared a rain emergency and announced holidays for offices and schools to prevent damage. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has ordered the early drainage of water in Lahore and other affected cities. An alert has been issued to the relevant departments, and administrative officers and workers have been instructed to stay in the field.
Rainfall record in mm
It has been raining intermittently since 5:00 am in Lahore.
Lahore Water and Samitation Agency (Wasa) said the highest rainfall was 350 mm on Airport Road followed by Nishtar Town 282 mm, Pani Wala Talab 226, Iqbal Town 232 mm, Johar Town 222 mm, Farrukhabad 215 mm, Mughalpura 202 mm, Lakshmi Chowk 205, Chowk Nakhuda 217 and Gulshan Ravi 210 mm of rain.
288 feeders of Lesco tripped
The rain has affected the electricity transmission system in Lahore as 288 feeders of LESCO have been tripped. Many areas are deprived of electricity due to tripped feeders and technical failure including Shahdara, Shafiqabad, Kasurpura, Gulshan Ravi, Sanda, Mozang, Shadman, GOR, Lawrence Road areas.
Samanabad, Iqbal Town, Johar Town, Township, Green Town, Kot Lakhpat are also affected.
Lahoriites face trouble due to power outage
Chief Executive officer of Lesco issued high alert in all circles and divisions to ensure power supply.
