Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi went round different parts of Lahore on Saturday to review the situation, arising out of heavy monsoon showers in the city, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
CM Naqvi went to Qaddafi Stadium, Liberty, Main Boulevard, Gulberg, Garden Town, Model Town and other areas, and inspected the steps being taken by the administration to drain out water from the low-lying areas.
He ordered the concerned officials to drain out rainwater at the earliest. “Utilize all your resources for the purpose,” he said, adding, “The number of dewatering pumps should be increased.”
In order to prevent people from facing inconvenience, he ordered the concerned officials to remain in the field.
He also ordered the chief traffic officer to take all necessary steps to regulate the traffic.