Commissioner Reviews Rainwater Drainage Operation Across Lahore
Lahore (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Sep, 2026)
Commissioner Noman Yousaf on Friday inspected rainwater drainage operations at various points across the city and directed the WASA to give equal attention to main roads, link roads, and low-lying areas.
He visited Lakshmi Chowk, Jain Mandir, Ferozepur Road, Qurtaba Chowk, Johar Town, Akbar Chowk, and Allah Hoo Chowk, reviewing ongoing drainage operations. Lahore WASA Managing Director Ghufran Ahmed accompanied him.
Yousaf stated that 102 millimetres of rain had been recorded in Johar Town, while areas around Mall Road and Johar Town had received comparatively heavy rainfall.
He directed WASA officials to clear affected areas at the earliest and maintain focus on low-lying areas and secondary roads along with major thoroughfares.
Nouman Yousaf emphasized that WASA camps and disposal stations were operating at full capacity across the city. Teams had been deployed at all identified points to remove accumulated rainwater, while operations were continuing at remaining locations.
He added that continuous drainage operations during rainfall also helped reduce water accumulation, noting that a cleanliness operation would be launched in affected areas after completion of drainage work.
Yousaf further stated that teams would remain deployed in the field to respond promptly in case of further rainfall.