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131mm rain leads to flooding in Faisalabad — By Correspondent, 8 September 2025
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Record Rainfall Submerges Faisalabad, Causing Urban Flooding and Traffic Disruption
Summary
Rainfall Data: Faisalabad received 131mm rain at Jail Road, the city’s highest; other
areas included Gulistan Colony (127mm), Dogar Basti (83mm), Madina Town
(69mm), Ghulam Muhammad Abad (67mm), Allama Iqbal Colony (67mm).
Affected Areas: Low-lying localities like Johar Colony, Civil Lines, Nematabad,
Abdullahpur, Samundri Road faced heavy inundation.
Urban Impact: Rainfall continued for several hours, submerging main roads
including Jhang Road, Chak Jhumra Road, Samundri Road, and Jaranwala Road,
severely disrupting traffic and mobility.
Government Response: WASA teams engaged in draining water from highways and
intersections.
Context: Highlights Pakistan’s urban flooding vulnerability due to poor drainage,
unplanned urbanization, and lack of climate-resilient infrastructure.
Vocabulary Table
Word Synonym Urdu Meaning
Inundated Flooded زیر آب
Submerged Drowned ڈوبا ہوا
Disruption Disturbance خلل
Low-lying Depressed نشیبی
Drainage Outflow system نکاسی آب
Vulnerability Susceptibility خطرہ/ کمزوری
Lahore Hit by Record 113mm Rain, City Life Disrupted
By Khalid Hasnain | September 9, 2025
Heavy Rainfall & Disruption
Lahore received 113mm of rain at Paniwala Talab, the highest in the city, followed by
Iqbal Town (97mm) and Lakshami Chowk (96.5mm).
Multiple localities including Gulberg, Johar Town, Mozang, Samanabad, and Iqbal Town
faced severe waterlogging.
Rainfall disrupted routine businesses, traffic, and public movement.
Sewerage & Infrastructure Issues
Lahore’s combined drainage system (rainwater + sewage) choked, causing delayed
water disposal.
Citizens criticized the inadequate sewerage system, while drainage projects are
underway.
Electricity supply disrupted, with 80 feeders tripped, affecting thousands of
consumers.
Monsoon Update
According to the Met Office, this was the second-last spell of monsoon.
The last spell is expected September 15–16, 2025.
Flood-Affected Areas & Relief Efforts
In Theme Park Housing Scheme, already under floodwater, rains worsened the
situation.
DC Syed Musa Raza directed WASA to speed up drainage, restore access, and conduct
fumigation to prevent dengue.
He also inspected the new Ravi Bridge (Shahdara) and emphasized proactive
measures and relief operations.
Facts Table
Factor Details
Location Lahore, Punjab
Rainfall 113mm (highest at Paniwala Talab)
Other Areas 97mm (Iqbal Town), 96.5mm (Lakshami Chowk), 77.5mm (Gulberg),
83.5mm (Samanabad)
Key Issues Waterlogging, sewerage choke, power outages
Electricity Impact 80 feeders (11kV) tripped
Monsoon Forecast Last spell: Sept 15–16, 2025
Administration WASA drainage, fumigation, Ravi Bridge inspection
Action
Affected Colony Theme Park Housing Scheme under floodwater
Vocabulary
Word Synonym Urdu Meaning
Inundated Flooded زیر آب
Drainage Water disposal نکاسٔی آب
Advisory Warning/Notice ہدایت نامہ
Choked Blocked بند ہونا
Relief operations Rescue efforts امدادی کارروائیاں
Proactive Preventive پیشگی اقدام
Misery Hardship مصیبت
Record-Breaking Rainfall Submerges Faisalabad
By Our Correspondent | September 9, 2025
Historic Rainfall
Faisalabad experienced its heaviest rainfall in 30 years, with 184mm recorded in
Ghulam Muhammadabad over two days.
Other high measurements:
o 175mm in Allama Iqbal Colony
o 170mm in Gulistan Colony
o 167mm on Jail Road & adjacent areas
o 154mm in Dogar Basti & Madina Town
Administrative Response
Deputy Commissioner (DC) retired Capt Nadeem Nasir reviewed drainage with
WASA MD Sohail Qadir Cheema.
Machinery was deployed at critical drainage points across Civil Lines, Madina Town,
Samanabad, and Sargodha Road disposal stations.
Urban Flooding & Damage
Low-lying areas submerged, with water flowing through houses.
Residents forced to move to rooftops or shift to safer areas.
Lightning strike hit the old DC Office rooftop, damaging the wireless microwave
tower.
Facts Table
Factor Details
Location Faisalabad, Punjab
Rainfall Record Heaviest in 30 years
Highest Rainfall 184mm (Ghulam Muhammadabad)
Other Areas 175mm (Allama Iqbal Colony), 170mm (Gulistan Colony)
Impact Urban flooding, submerged houses, displacement
Administrative Action Drainage inspected by DC & WASA MD
Infrastructure Damage Old DC Office microwave tower damaged by lightning
Vocabulary
Word Synonym Urdu Meaning
Torrential Heavy موسلا دھار
Submerged Flooded/Drowned زیر آب
Inmates (context: residents) Occupants مکین
نکاس ٔی آب کا
Disposal (works) Drainage facility
نظام
Intervals Breaks/Gaps وقفے وقفے سے
Rooftop Terrace/Top چھت