After heavy rains, the largest city in Punjab province, Lahore is suffering from urban floods, although 13 underground water tanks have been constructed to store flood waters in the city.
According to the Meteorological Department, on Wednesday morning, the Tajpura area of Lahore recorded the highest 115 mm rainfall.
This week is forecast of more rainfall from July 24 to July 29, which can further increase the problems of citizens.
According to Vasa Punjab Director General Taib Farid, steps are being taken and underground to store rain water in major cities of the province including Lahore.
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He says that the project will start soon. However, experts say that existing measures to deal with urban swims are inadequate.
Heavy rains in the present monsoon have created flood situation everywhere with urban floods. Due to the accumulation of water in the lower areas, the roofs of the houses are normal. The system of life is also being affected. Due to the water standing on the roads, the traffic system is also disrupted and long queues of vehicles are placed on the roads.
The plan to construct an underground tank in Lahore began in 2020. Its purpose was to avoid urban floods, in addition to increasing the water level in the city. Apart from this, it can also be used for water gardening etc.
Expert Urban Development Director Planning Central Business District (CBD) Lahore Sameer AFTAB told independent Urdu that ‘underground tanks’ have started to reduce the effects of urban floods. Green belts and water storage under the parks can cover a lot of water. In addition, the new population must develop a plan to spread the plan. Lahore is an old city. Ancient population is not from planning, which is why the flow of water is greatly affected by the interior and its surroundings. ,
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According to Sameer Aftab, ‘The present government has launched a campaign to eliminate encroachment, which is a good step. In addition, the roads are also open and the water tanks under the green belt are now part of the plan. In Lahore, more heavy rain water goes to the Ravi River. Therefore, Roda (Ravi Urban Development Authority) has also started plans to store water by creating small barrage in the Ravi River to immediately use water from the city to avoid floods and later stored there. ,
Head of Geography Department of Punjab University, Dr. Munwar Kirpan says that “climate change has now increased the intensity of cloudburst and continuous rainfall, causing unbearable urban floods.”
According to him, making an underground tank is a positive step, but is no longer a solution to this problem. The government will have to revive the priority. ,
Dr. Munwar also said that modern scientific methods have to be taken to prevent urban swimming.
According to him, making a large number of underground wells at major intersections of cities can be an effective solution, which will not only save water, but will also increase the level of underground water.
DG WASA said that an integrated process has been developed in collaboration with WASA, PHE and road departments across the province. A comprehensive review of the drainage system in all areas is being reviewed, and water recharge points will be identified in each city. ,
