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FAISALABAD, Sep 08 (APP):The city on Monday afternoon received 175 millimeters (mm) rain which inundated low-lying areas and created problems for residents.
A spokesman for the WASA said the Sanitation Agency was ensuring round the clock drainage operation mitigate sufferings of people.
He said that Allama Iqbal Colony received 131 millimeters rainfall on Sunday night followed by Jail Road with 128 mm, Ghulam Muhammad Abad 123 mm, Ghulistan Colony 121 mm, Dogar Basti 110 mm and Madina Town along with adjoining areas 109 mm.
However, by Monday morning up to 2 p.m, the intensity of downpour further increased and Ghulam Muhammad Abad recorded highest amount of 175 mm while Ghulistan Colony and Allama Iqbal Colony received with 166 mm showers each.
Similarly, Jail Road recorded 163 mm rain whereas Dogar Basti and Madina Town witnessed 154 mm each.
He said that WASA Managing Director Sohail Qadir Cheema immediately mobilized WASA teams and directed the field staff to remain on high alert throughout the rain spells.
He said that de-watering sets and other machinery were also activated at water stagnation points as soon as the downpour began.
De-watering sets, suction pumps and heavy machinery were deployed to accelerate the disposal of rainwater from low-lying and sensitive areas, he added.