FAISALABAD: Heavy rain have broken a 30-year-old record in Faisalabad with several areas of the city hit by torrential rainfall.
The highest rainfall of 184mm was witnessed in Ghulam Muhammadabad locality, while 175mm was recorded in Allama Iqbal Colony and 170mm in Gulistan Colony, 167mm on Jail Road and adjacent areas and 154mm of rain was recorded in Dogar Basti and Madina Town localities.
Low-lying localities were submerged with rainwater, and in some localities, rainwater was flowing through the houses, forcing the inmates to stay on the roofs or to shift to safer places.
In a separate development, a major breach opened on the Daim Branch RD-35 near Bhan Saeedabad in Sehwan. The crack has widened to around 50 feet under water pressure.
Fields and link roads are seeing fast inflows and weak spots are spreading.
Crack grows as locals try to plug gap
Irrigation sources said local residents are trying to close the breach on their own. People are dumping soil and sand bags with tractors and trolleys.
While, villages in the Pakka area face a direct threat of flooding if the flow is not checked soon.
Residents said officials were informed but engineers had not reached the site. Additionally, repeated phone calls went unanswered, villagers added.
In addition, community elders have appealed for pumps, machinery and police support to manage crowds and keep routes clear for rescue vehicles.
Urgent help needed for local residents due to canal breach
Residents have asked the district administration to act at once. The warning is clear. If the breach is not closed, several villages may go under.
Families should move to higher ground and take CNIC, medicines and water. Furthermore, livestock must be shifted to safe pens on raised land.
Moreover, avoid crossing fast water and damaged tracks, especially at night. Keep phones charged and follow local announcements.
Health teams should prepare for clean drinking water needs and first aid.
The situation needs heavy machinery, more sand bags and round the clock monitoring until the flow is contained and bands are reinforced.
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