LAHORE: Authorities in major cities of Punjab, including Lahore, are on high alert over the threat of urban flooding as monsoon rains intensify.
Director General of Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Irfan Ali Kathia, has issued instructions to all Deputy Commissioners across the province to remain vigilant and ensure preparedness for any emergency.
DG PDMA stressed that the relevant departments should remain alert to deal with any emergency and instructed the city administrations to maintain a heightened state of preparedness.
The situation is continuously monitored at the PDMA control room.
Emergency services, including 1122, were ordered to keep both personnel and machinery on standby. In addition, PDMA favors rapid drainage of water from low-lying areas.
According to a PDMA spokesperson, there is a likelihood of monsoon rains in most districts of Punjab during the next 24 hours, with the rainy season expected to continue till August 12.
Citizens were advised to exercise caution, stay away from power poles and hanging wires, and avoid weak or dilapidated structures.
Parents were urged to keep a close eye on their children and keep them away from standing water in low-lying areas. In case of emergency, the public is advised to contact the PDMA Helpline on 1129.
