LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the line departments across the province to remain on high alert during torrential rains and ensure comprehensive measures for public safety and rainwater management.
The chief minister instructed authorities to ensure timely drainage of rainwater and ordered continuous supervision and effective monitoring of Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) operations. She directed uninterrupted monitoring of drains, rainwater channels and ordered the Irrigation Department to keep its teams fully alert and maintain constant surveillance of water flows in canals.
She directed to ensure that all manholes in urban and rural areas are properly covered and emphasized that rainwater should not be allowed to accumulate in urban localities.
The chief minister instructed all departments concerned to implement necessary precautionary measures during rains. She ordered strict safety arrangements at construction sites to prevent any untoward incident and called for special monitoring of dilapidated and structurally vulnerable buildings. District administrations were directed to issue public alerts regarding the risk of roof collapses and take preventive measures to safeguard lives and property.
To maintain smooth traffic flow during adverse weather conditions, the chief minister ordered special arrangements on major highways and key roads across the province. She directed the Punjab Safe Cities Authority and Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) teams to remain fully vigilant. She instructed field teams to remain fully prepared for public guidance, emergency response and the protection of citizens’ lives and property during the rainfall.
“All relevant institutions must remain active, vigilant and responsive to ensure the safety of citizens and protect life and property across Punjab,” she said.
