Pakistan: Lahore Sees Record Rainfall, Wasa Responds

Lahore experienced its highest rainfall in 30 years on Friday, Dawn Newspaper reported citing Wasa Lahore’s Managing Director Muhammad Ghafran.

Heavy rainfall across Punjab brought an end to intense heat and humidity, providing much-needed relief to residents.

Ghafran reported that the Tajpura area received the highest rainfall at 175mm, followed by Lakshmi Chowk (101mm), Mughalpura (99mm), and Gulshan Ravi (98mm). Other areas like Paniwala Talab, Cordoba Chowk, and the airport also saw significant downpours.

Despite the city’s preparations, the accumulation of rainwater has caused challenges in areas like Shah Jamal, Lakshmi Chowk, and Davis Road. Wasa staff are actively engaged in drainage operations to minimize the impact on residents.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast more rain and thunderstorms in the coming days across Punjab and other regions.