Rain Hits Multan, WASA Implements Emergency Response

News Desk

Multan: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) declared an emergency status on Sunday following heavy rainfall in the city, deploying teams to ensure swift drainage operations.

Managing Director (MD) WASA, Khalid Raza Khan, visited various areas and disposal stations to assess the drainage situation. His inspection covered key roads, including L.M.Q. Road, Bosan Road, Nishtar Road, Old Bahawalpur Road, and Abdali Road.

He also monitored water drainage efforts at Tariq Road, Dera Adda, Hassan Parwana Road, Bohar Gate, Shaheen Market, Khooni Burj, and Shah Khurram Road.

During his visit to Chungi No. 9 Disposal Station, he evaluated its operational efficiency while officials briefed him on recorded rainfall across the city. The highest rainfall was recorded at Kari Jamandan Disposal Station, measuring 35mm, followed by 14mm at Chungi No. 9 and 7mm at Old Shujabad Disposal Station.

MD WASA instructed all teams to expedite water drainage operations and ensure full capacity functioning of disposal stations. He also directed the immediate clearing of main roads, emphasizing that officials must remain in the field until complete water drainage is achieved.