The Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA) sprang into action immediately after monsoon rain lashed Faisalabad on Wednesday and deployed dewatering equipment, field staff and heavy machinery across all major waterlogging points.
WASA launches citywide dewatering operation
FAISALABAD, Jul 22 (APP): The Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA) sprang into action immediately after monsoon rain lashed Faisalabad on Wednesday and deployed dewatering equipment, field staff and heavy machinery across all major waterlogging points.
According to WASA spokesperson, Managing Director WASA Engineer Saqib Raza personally inspected drainage operations to ensure uninterrupted rainwater disposal and maximum public relief.
During rainfall, he visited various parts of the city to personally monitor performance of drainage operations.
He directed officers on the spot to keep all disposal stations operating at full capacity and ensure that standby generators remained functional in case of electricity outages so that pumping operations continued without interruption.
The managing director also instructed that all concerned WASA personnel should remain in the field until complete clearance of rainwater from roads and public places.
He emphasized that every available resource should be utilized to provide maximum relief to citizens and effectively tackle any emergency situation arising from the ongoing monsoon spell.
He said that WASA teams were on round-the-clock alert throughout monsoon season and they were making full use of available resources to maintain effective drainage services across the city.
Appealing to the public, Engineer Saqib Raza urged citizens to adopt necessary safety precautions during rainfall and immediately contact the relevant WASA control room in case of any emergency or complaints regarding rainwater drainage so that prompt action could be taken.
