Lahore, the capital of Pakistan’s Punjab province, had an unusual rainfall just before the start of the monsoon season, which was an extraordinary weather phenomenon.
An unprecedented 174 mm of pre-monsoon rainfall was reported on Sunday at Lahore Airport, according to the most recent data from a private weather forecasting company.
The recent rainfall in Lahore marked a historic milestone as the biggest quantity of precipitation ever recorded in the province capital, breaking the previous record set on June 29, 2011.
The tremendous downpours did not just affect the area around the airport; they also heavily rained in many other places throughout the city.
Rainfall In Lahore
Shahi Qila experienced 87 mm of rain, closely followed by Qurtaba Chowk with 89 mm. While DHA 8 recorded 82 mm of rain, LUMS and Laxmi Chowk saw 85 mm.
Township (74 mm), Tajpura and DHA 1 (73 mm), Shahdara (70 mm), Gulshan e Ravi (65 mm), Misri Shah (60 mm), Ferozwala (59 mm), Mall Road (56 mm), Mughalpura (55 mm), and Shadbagh (50 mm) are some more locations of Lahore that experienced notable amounts of precipitation.
The city’s infrastructure and daily operations faced significant obstacles as a result of the heavy rain. Due to the considerable rain, there was severe waterlogging on the roadways, which caused congestion and interruptions in the transit system.
In low-lying areas and residential neighbourhoods, where many spots became submerged, the effects of the intense downpour were keenly felt, causing trouble and anxiety for the locals.
The situation was made worse by the overflowing drains and sewage systems, causing health dangers and raising the possibility of waterborne illnesses.
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