Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed all relevant departments across the province to remain on high alert during ongoing stormy rains and ensure comprehensive measures for public safety and effective rainwater management.
According to an official handout issued on Sunday, the chief minister instructed authorities to ensure the immediate drainage of rainwater and ordered continuous supervision and effective monitoring of Water and Sanitation Agency operations.
She also directed the uninterrupted monitoring of storm drains and rainwater channels and ordered the Irrigation Department to keep its teams fully alert and maintain constant surveillance of water flows in canals.
CM Maryam Nawaz further directed authorities 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 the rains. She ordered strict safety arrangements at construction sites to prevent any untoward incidents and called for special monitoring of dilapidated and structurally vulnerable buildings. District administrations have been 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 Safe City Authority and Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) teams to remain fully vigilant.
Maryam Nawaz also 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,” the chief minister said.
