Lahore breaks 30-year record with 315mm rainfall in Tajpura

Lahore experienced a record-breaking rainfall of 315 millimetres in Tajpura area, shattering a 30-year-old record, according to Express News.

The torrential downpour, accompanied by strong winds, transformed streets and alleys into rivers.

Official figures confirmed that this year's rainfall in Lahore surpassed the previous high of 291 millimetres recorded last year in Lakshmi Chowk.

The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) reported significant rainfall across various parts of the city, with 130mm in Lakshmi Chowk, 132mm in Mughalpura, and 133mm in Gulshan Ravi.

Other areas also saw heavy downpours: Chowk Nakhuda received 122mm, Iqbal Town 128mm, Qartaba Chowk 125mm, Samanabad 135mm, Airport 71mm, Upper Mall 123mm, Gulberg 41mm, Nishtar Town 129mm, Jail Road 55mm, and Farooqabad 119mm.

Local administration reported that the rain continued to fall on Davis Road, China Chowk, Canal Road, Garhi Shahu, Allama Iqbal Road, Allah Road, Kashmir Road, Egerton Road, Johar Town, and Shimla Pahari.

The persistent rain led to water accumulation at several key locations.

Efforts by the authorities to manage the water drainage were ongoing, but the situation remained critical as the city grappled with the severe impact of the unprecedented rainfall.

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