Rain Emergency Declared In Rawalpindi
Faizan Hashmi Published January 21, 2022 | 08:01 PM
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi on Friday declared a rain emergency in Rawalpindi directing the residents settled along Nullah Leh and in low-lying areas to remain alert to avert any difficulty
RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Jan, 2022 ) :The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi on Friday declared a rain emergency in Rawalpindi directing the residents settled along Nullah Leh and in low-lying areas to remain alert to avert any difficulty.
According to WASA Managing Director (MD) Raja Shoukat, all the arrangements had been finalized to cope with any emergency situation.
The MD said the rain emergency had been declared due to heavy rainfall predicted by the Met Office during the period from Friday to Monday.
He said the staff deployed in low-lying areas was well equipped with water sucking machines. "We are ready to face any kind of situation," he claimed.
All the sanitation workers had been asked to remain on high alert in areas along Nullah Leh and other low-lying areas of the town to prevent water logging, he added.
The leaves of all the field staff had also been cancelled, he said.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Russia targets Ukraine railways as Western aid due to arrive
Football: French Ligue 1 table
Miner Anglo American rejects BHP's near $39-billion takeover bid
115 held for selling roti at higher rate
New Zealand cricket CEO visits PSCA, expresses satisfaction over security arrang ..
NAB Lahore holds open court, promises compensations for victims
2 injured over money dispute
At least 10 people killed in Brazil fire: officials
'Transforming Punjab Agriculture' plan to help develop farm sector on modern lin ..
Chairman PRCS engages in humanitarian collaboration with ambassador of Morocco
US stocks rebound on tech earnings, London hits new record
Junta-led Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for two weeks
More Stories From Pakistan
-
115 held for selling roti at higher rate
15 minutes ago -
NAB Lahore holds open court, promises compensations for victims
15 minutes ago -
2 injured over money dispute
15 minutes ago -
Chairman PRCS engages in humanitarian collaboration with ambassador of Morocco
11 minutes ago -
ECP’s code of conduct to be ensured during Tehsil Mayor by-elections: DPO Dera
11 minutes ago -
CDA organizes E-Katchari to facilitate residents
11 minutes ago
-
ICT admin conducts operation against encroachments, illegal activities
10 minutes ago -
Margalla Trail Patrol launched to ensure hikers' safety
10 minutes ago -
DPO Lower Kohistan conducts security inspection amid national security concerns
10 minutes ago -
Rauf Khan promoted from B-19 to B-20 grade in Agriculture Research Dept
10 minutes ago -
IESCO issues power suspension programme
15 minutes ago -
Books of GHB nominated for annual literary award
9 minutes ago