CM Maryam asks officials to keep vigilant during monsoon season

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered careful supervision and effective monitoring of WASA activities to ensure quick drainage of rainwater in case of heavy downpour.

She asked all the concerned departments in the province to stay on high alert during the rainy weather and stressed the need for regular monitoring of the stormwater drains and canals. Teams of the irrigation department have been asked to keep a watchful watch on water flow in canals to avoid urban floods.

The chief minister further advised the authorities to guarantee that all the manhole covers in the urban and rural regions be tight and also asked to take precautionary measures in the construction sites so as to avoid any mishaps.

Particular attention will be given to structurally deficient buildings and traffic management and public advisories will continue to be issued across the province.

District administrations were urged to issue notifications for possible roof collapses, while Safe City Authority and CTO personnel to be on full alert to keep the traffic moving on vital roads and highways.

“All field teams should be fully prepared and all departments should remain active and vigilant for the lives and property of the citizens during the rainy season,” Maryam Nawaz said.