Lahore (Web Desk): Heavy monsoon showers drenched Lahore on Thursday as over 350 millimetres rain was recorded in the provincial capital.
According to details, heavy rain broke 44-year record, resulting in flooding in low-lying areas. The rainfall flooded streets, shattered some buildings, while traffic came to a halt and offices and shops remain closed.
The showers started early in morning and a heavy spell of monsoon rain lashed the city for more than 2 hours.
Lahore's rainfall led to significant flooding in areas such as Mall Road, Ferozepur Road, Model Town, Faisal Town, Lakshmi Chowk, and Anarkali.
Rainwater entered homes in Tajpura, while the Services Hospital faced flooding, creating challenges for patients and medical staff.
The highest rainfall was recorded at Lahore Airport with 337 millimetres, followed by Pani Wala Talab at 203 millimetres, Lakshmi Chowk at 191 millimetres, Upper Mall at 182 millimetres, Mughalpura at 173 millimetres, Tajpura at 180 millimetres, Nishtar Town at 227 millimetres, and Chowk Nakhuda at 163 millimetres.
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) reported that 288 feeders tripped due to the rain, causing widespread power outages.
LESCO appealed to consumers for patience as teams worked to restore the electricity supply.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are expected to bring torrential rains to upper parts of the country from August 1 to 6, with intermittent breaks.
Separately, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif issued an alert to departments concerned and directed them to utilize all resources for early drainage of rainwater in Lahore and other cities.
She instructed relevant departments to take immediate action as heavy rain hits the province and directed administrative Officers and WASA officials to remain in the field.
Meanwhile, Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb visited various rain affected areas in Lahore.
She supervised the work of drainage of water in low lying areas.
