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FAISALABAD, Jul 30 (APP): Faisalabad has received 127 millimeters (mm) rain and heavy downpour triggered emergency response of Water And Sanitation Agency (WASA) as it made its field staff on high alert.
A WASA spokesman said here on Wednesday that following heavy monsoon showers in Faisalabad, the WASA swiftly activated its field operations on the instructions of WASA Managing Director (MD) Sohail Qadir Cheema.
He said that the agency placed its field staff on high alert and launched immediate drainage operations across the city to minimize urban flooding and water accumulation at key locations.
He said that the highest rainfall was recorded in Gulistan Colony at 127 millimeters (mm) followed by Jail Road with 113 millimeters whereas Ghulam Muhammad Abad witnessed 61 millimeters of rainfall.
Similarly, the rainfall reports included 35 millimeters in Dogar Basti, 28 millimeters in Madina Town and 24 millimeters in Allama Iqbal Colony, he added.
He said that as the rain began, WASA promptly activated its dewatering machinery at major ponding points. He said that teams were deployed across low-lying areas to ensure rapid drainage of accumulated rainwater.
Meanwhile, MD WASA Sohail Qadir Cheema said that all available resources were being mobilized for drainage operation.
He said that drainage operations officially began immediately after the heavy downpour subsided to remove rainwater from main roads and central intersections.
He said that WASA teams would remain active in the field until complete drainage is achieved. He also directed the field staff to remain on duty round the clock to ensure quick response to any further rainfall.