Punjab CM Naqvi orders immediate drainage of rainwater from Rawalpindi’s low-lying areas

Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi issued directions to Rescue 1122, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and the local administration to ensure immediate drainage of the water accumulated after heavy rain in the low-lying areas of Rawalpindi, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

“The administration and institutions concerned should immediately utilise all resources for drainage of the rainwater in the low-lying areas,” Mohsin Naqvi said.

“Steps for the drainage of the rainwater should be ensured on an emergency basis. The officers of the administration and institutions concerned should remain in the field until the water is drained completely,” he added.

“All precautionary measures should be taken given the risk of flooding in the rivers. The situation of Lai Nullah should be monitored continuously. After draining the rainwater, the report should be submitted to the Chief Minister’s Office,” he ordered.