Urban flooding alert issued as monsoon arrives
Written by FM 100 on July 1, 2024
An urban flooding alert has been issued in Faisalabad with the arrival of the monsoon 2024 season.
Faisalabad Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has intensified the process of cleaning rain drains throughout the city to mitigate the risk of flooding.
Faisalabad is known as Manchester of Pakistan due to its industrialization and large scale mabour market. The Faisalabad district came into existence in 1904 named as Lyallpur back then which was a Tehsil of Jhang district earlier.
As soon as the alert was issued, WASA deployed teams to various parts of the city to accelerate the cleaning of storm drains. The proactive measure aims to ensure the smooth flow of rainwater and prevent blockages caused by silting and household waste.
Assistant Director of WASA Owais commented on the efforts: “Teams have been set up to clean the channels, reducing our silting and more household waste that blocks the flow of water.”
Despite these measures, citizens have voiced concerns regarding the drainage of sewage water in the streets. One resident remarked, “When the rains start, it becomes a torment for us. The water accumulates and it becomes difficult to get out.”
WASA has also established a customer care center aimed at resolving citizens’ problems in a timely manner. With the monsoon season bringing heavy rains, Faisalabad is on high alert for potential urban flooding.
