2024-08-02 20:43:46
(24News) Torrential rain in Lahore, hospitals of the city were submerged in water, water entered the emergency of Mayo, General, Services Hospital, water also accumulated in different wards.
Due to water entering the hospital, doctors, nurses and other staff also faced difficulties.
The heavy rain in Lahore has become one. This is the second major rain spell of the current monsoon, with more than 300 mm of rainfall recorded. In Lahore, 353 mm of rain was recorded in the airport area. The highest rainfall of 315 mm in the last few days was recorded in Tajpura.
In low-lying areas, people are facing problems due to water entering their houses. Traffic flow was affected due to accumulation of water on the roads.
Due to heavy rain in Lahore, the electricity system was affected and 407 feeders were tripped. Due to feeder trips and other technical glitches, power supply was suspended in large parts of the city. Citizens are facing problems due to power outage.
According to the spokesperson of the Motorway Police, intermittent rain is continuing at most places on the national highways. Rain continues on Motorway M2 till Pindi Bhatian, Sheikhupora, Kala Shah Kaku and Thokar Niazbeg. Apart from this, it is raining at places like Manga Mandi, Patuki, Renala Khurd and Okara, while there is rain on Motorway M3 from Faizpur to Nankana Sahib. People have been requested to travel under extreme necessity and to take precautionary measures while travelling.
2024-08-02 20:43:46