LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to maintain strict monitoring across Murree following a landslide near Jhika Gali, where relief operations are continuing under the supervision of the district administration. According to a handout, Rescue 1122 teams and Scouts personnel are carrying out relief activities in the affected area under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Murree Zaheer Abbas Shirazi.
The CM sought a report on the situation near Jhika Gali and appreciated the district administration as well as Rescue 1122 officers and personnel for their timely and safe response.She also directed the authorities to remain on high alert in view of the possibility of further landslides in Murree and ensure continuous monitoring of vulnerable areas.
“Standing with the people in every difficult time is the essence of good governance,” the chief minister said.
Also, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said roads, markets, streets and neighbourhoods across the province remained clear despite continuous monsoon rains over the past 10 days due to the effective performance of the provincial administration and drainage teams.According to a handout, Punjab has set a new benchmark in the timely disposal of rainwater during the ongoing monsoon spell, with accumulated water now being cleared within hours instead of taking weeks as in the past.
The CM said she was personally monitoring drainage operations in every district and city, while commissioners, deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners and Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) teams remained present in the field throughout the rainfall in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Sargodha divisions.The drainage system remained fully operational in Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Chichawatni, Gujrat, Sheikhupura and Kasur, ensuring prompt disposal of rainwater. Rain continued overnight in different parts of Lahore, but the city’s drainage system remained active, with WASA teams deployed at Liberty Roundabout and adjoining areas to prevent water accumulation.
Drainage operations also kept Circular Road, Sheranwala Gate, Farooq Ganj Mohalla, Mazang Chungi, Jain Mandir Chowk and Lakshmi Chowk free of stagnant water, ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow despite several hours of heavy rainfall.
