The second largest city in Lahore has experienced record rainfall on Thursday. The heavy rainfall caused many areas of the major city being flooded by rainwater. The families living in the various communities of Lahore have expressed their concerns on the situation.
The officials have shared that the rain caused blooding in several hospitals of the city. Several communities within the nation have shared that they were without power for long hours as a result of the rain.
The streets were also flooded with rainwater, causing significant issues in movement across the city. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has revealed that the eastern city received approximately 14 inches of rainfall in three years.
This is a record for the city as the metropolis received this sort of rainfall previously in 1980. The official records indicate that the previous instance when this happened was recorded in July 1980.
At the time, 332 millimeters fell over three hours in the city. The officials have shared that it is important for thee members of the organization.
The officials have shared that they are constantly monitoring the weather conditions in the city as the situation has made several parts of the city accident prone. The members of the organization have claimed that they have anticipated the monsoon season to be more active and wet as compared to previous years.
The leaders have shared that the rains have also resulted in an increase in accidents in the city. The authorities have urged the people of the country to make sure that they are taking every precaution.
Recently, one resident has lost his life to an electrocution accident which happened on Thursday after a cloudburst.
The monsoon season is becoming inmanageable for the people of the city. Two government hospitals in the city have reported flooding after the heavy rainfall on Thursday. The authorities have instated a state of emergency for the people of the country.
The schools and colleges in the city will remain closed for the next few days.