Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Punjab, Sajid Zafar Dall here on Monday reviewed the preparations finalized by Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) for Monsoon.
During the visit, the Secretary also inspected the cleaning work of Nullah Lai at Gwalmandi bridge.
After the recent forecast from the Meteorological Department, all the departments concerned need to be alert, said Sajid Zafar Dall.
He said that WASA Rawalpindi had made extensive preparations for the Monsoon, including timely cleaning of major drains and sewage lines of the city along with Nulla Lai.
While giving instructions to Managing Director (MD) WASA, the Secretary said that the next two months are very important during which there is a need to be alert all the time and work in full coordination with the Meteorological Department.
All possible precautionary measures should be adopted particularly in low-lying areas, he said adding, machinery and staff should also be deployed so that in case of urban flooding, relief and rescue operation could be kicked off within the shortest possible time frame. —APP
