CM grieves over loss of lives in rain-related incidents

LAHORE, Jul 22 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in rain-related incidents across the province and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

She urged citizens to adopt precautionary measures during the ongoing monsoon spell and appealed to parents to prevent their children from bathing in floodwaters, canals and rain-fed streams to avoid accidents. She also called upon residents of dilapidated buildings, weak-roofed houses and unsafe structures to voluntarily evacuate to safer locations. Maryam Nawaz directed Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners and other relevant authorities to closely monitor such buildings and take timely preventive measures.

The CM ordered the authorities concerned to ensure continuous monitoring of rivers, canals and flood channels, besides guaranteeing the prompt drainage of rainwater from streets, markets, roads and particularly underpasses. She further directed Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners and other field officers across Punjab to remain present in the field and ensure uninterrupted traffic flow during the rains. She instructed all district administrations and relevant departments to perform their duties with vigilance and efficiency to safeguard public life and property.

Paying tribute to officials and personnel engaged in rain emergency duties, Maryam Nawaz said she saluted every officer and worker serving the people during the ongoing monsoon spell.