The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) launched a citywide de-watering operation on Saturday after fresh monsoon showers inundated parts of Faisalabad, deploying field teams and heavy machinery to clear waterlogged roads and ensure smooth traffic flow.
WASA launches de-watering drive as monsoon rains hit
FAISALABAD, Jul 25 (APP): The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) launched a citywide de-watering operation on Saturday after fresh monsoon showers inundated parts of Faisalabad, deploying field teams and heavy machinery to clear waterlogged roads and ensure smooth traffic flow.
The operation was launched on the directives of WASA Managing Director (MD) Engineer, Saqib Raza, who had placed the agency’s field staff on high alert ahead of the rainfall, according to a spokesperson.
Rainfall monitoring stations recorded the highest precipitation of 25 millimeters in Ghulam Muhammad Abad, followed by 23mm each in Dogar Basti and the WASA head office,22mm in Madina Town and 20mm each in Allama Iqbal Colony and Gulistan Colony.
WASA teams moved swiftly to major roads,intersections and other vulnerable locations using heavy machinery to remove accumulated rainwater and restore normal traffic flow.
The managing director said all disposal stations across the city were operating at full capacity to ensure uninterrupted drainage during the ongoing monsoon spell.
He directed operational staff to remain on alert until water was cleared from all low-lying areas,adding that continuous field monitoring was being carried out to tackle any emerging water-logging situation.
Raza said all available resources were being utilized to minimise disruption to daily life and ensure the timely disposal of rainwater across the city.
