The 44-year record for rainfall in Lahore was broken, famous routes began looking like rivers and streams, and two roof collapse accidents led to the death of a girl and the injuries of five others. The constant rain also caused Lesco's feeders to trip. Schools and offices have been closed to prevent rain damage.
The data indicates that the 300 millimeters of rain that fell at the airport broke all previous records. In the majority of the city, more than 200 mm of rain fell. In Nishtar Town 250, Paniwala Talab 226, Johar Town 220, Tajpura 220, and Cordoba Chowk 218 mm of rain was recorded.
WASA reports that there was 215 mm of rain in Farrukhabad, 210 mm in Gulshan Ravi, 205 mm in Iqbal Town, 203 mm in Samanabad, and 199 mm in Lakshmi Chowk.
More than 300 mm of rain have fallen during the monsoon season for the second time this year; in the days prior, Tajpura recorded 315 mm.
On the other hand, Commissioner Lahore has imposed a rain emergency and announced a holiday on summer campuses of offices and schools. According to Commissioner Lahore, all offices in Lahore were closed, offices and schools were closed to avoid damage due to rain.
However, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif created a new record of public service and hospitals and highways were drained within hours during and after heavy rains.
