LAHORE – Lahore has experienced rains measuring up to 252 millimetres inthe last 24 hours. Following these rains, the city’s infrastructure wasleft in shambles, with many roads flooded and even broken, and exposedelectricity wires that claimed the lives of 6 people.
Reports say that as many as 150 electricity feeders across the provincialcapital tripped during the recent rains.
While the rain provided a soothing relief for some – the severe heat wasbecoming unbearable during the past month or so – it also exposed the pooradministrative efforts on part of the authorities. It didn’t help that afaulty drainage system lead to inconvenience for millions of residentsthroughout the city.
The claims of Lahore’s comparison with Paris were brushed aside when thefirst spell of torrential rains struck Lahore. Many people bashed theoutgoing government for not doing much for such situations.
[image: flood in lahore road]
Vast puddles of water accumulated on a number of roads affecting thetraffic, especially for those traveling on motorbikes.
[image: Flood in lahore road]
[image: man bike drowned in lahore road after rain]
Some people compared Lahore to a flood-drenched Venice, instead of Paris.
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This was Mall Road, Lahore right during the rains, crater in the middle ofthe road and all.
[image: Lahore mall road flood latest pic]
The streets are still filled with water, with more rains expected in thecoming days.
[image: lahore streets filled with water flood]
It is high time the drainage system needs to be upgraded.
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[image: Man on wheelchair at flooded lahore road]
Seeking a respite from the unbearable sun of the past few months, someresidents waded into the water.
[image: Childrens swimming in lahore roads after rain]
Underpasses in Lahore present a dismal picture.