Municipal agencies put on rain alert
Commuters make their way on a road amid rain showers in Quetta on Thursday. PHOTO: PPI
Punjab Local Government and Community Development (LG&CD) Minister Zeeshan Rafique has directed the municipal administrators across the province to ensure that all necessary arrangements area in place to cope with rainfall.
The minister emphasized the importance of precautionary measures, advising that the alerts regarding rainfall from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) should be taken into consideration.
LG&CD Minister Zeeshan Rafique stressed the need for machinery to be ready for the drainage of rainwater, especially in low-lying areas, and for a proactive review of the sewerage systems to prevent any blockages. Despite the ongoing holidays, he insisted that the citizens should not face any inconvenience due to the rains.
He instructed the LG&CD secretary and CEOs of the waste management companies to maintain coordination with the department and other relevant authorities, including the PDMA, to take joint actions and cope with any emergencies.
He particularly stressed the provision of all possible services and facilities to tourists visiting Murree during the Eid holidays while ensuring that their stay is comfortable and free from rain-related troubles.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 14th, 2024.