The city of Lahore experienced severe flooding following a downpour on Monday morning, exposing the inadequacies of the authorities’ claims of being prepared for urban flooding. The heavy rain led to power outages and the suspension of the water supply, causing significant hardship for Lahorites, The News reported.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) had been warning about heavy rainfall and urban flooding for some time. The chief minister had recently issued directives to clean all drains, sewers, and canals to ensure the quick drainage of rainwater from the roads. However, Monday’s downpour seemed to catch the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) and other authorities off guard, highlighting the shortcomings in their arrangements.
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) struggled to cope with the early morning rain, which knocked out more than 100 feeders. As a result, many areas experienced prolonged power outages, with some residents reporting that their electricity was not fully restored until the afternoon.
