Sanitation staff deployed along Nullah Leh

The Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) Managing Director (MD) Raja Shoukat said that water flow was normal in Nullah Leh and that sanitation staff was present on the ground, particularly in the low-lying areas of the town.

During his visit to the nullah on Saturday, he said that after the Meteorological (MET) Department's prediction of heavy rainfall in the twin cities, WASA had put in place all the relevant arrangements to deal with any situation.

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He said that the staff and machinery had been deployed on Friday in different areas along the nullah and low-lying areas. He informed that so far, six mm of rain had been recorded, while 30 mm of additional rain was expected.

The staff deployed in the low-lying areas was well-equipped with water sucking machines, he said. "We are ready to face any kind of situation," he claimed.

He added that the current spell of rain was good for crops.

“The rains have improved water level considerably in Rawal Dam which would be supplied to the urban population in the twin cities during the summer season,” he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 23^rd, 2022.