Heavy monsoon rains drowned Lahore on Thursday, delivering 350 millimeters of rain in just three hours and breaking a 44-year-old record.
Unfortunately, a girl died, and five others were injured in two roof collapse incidents.
Data showed that 300 mm of rain at the airport broke all previous records, with more than 200 mm recorded in most city areas. Nishtar Town recorded 250 mm, Paniwala Talab 226 mm, Johar Town 220 mm, Tajpura 220 mm, and Cordoba Chowk 218 mm.
The chief meteorologist of the Met Office described the rains as “torrential,” noting that Sindh received more rain than Punjab.
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) reported 288 feeders tripped due to the rain, causing widespread power outages. LESCO appealed to consumers for patience as teams worked to restore the electricity supply.
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The sixth period of monsoon rainfall in Punjab is expected to arrive on Thursday, August 5, according to the PDMA prediction. Strong winds and thunderstorms are predicted for the majority of south Punjabi areas at this time.
The PDMA representative had mentioned that the monsoon rains were causing water levels in rivers, dams, and streams to rise. He had issued a warning that from August 1 to 4, the Jhelum River in Mangla would flood at a moderate to high level.
