Chiniot: WASA Chiniot on Saturday launched a monsoon emergency operation after the city received 26 millimetres of rainfall, with field teams and heavy machinery deployed to ensure the swift drainage of rainwater from roads and low-lying areas.
Officials said emergency camps were activated as soon as the rain began, while field staff moved promptly to different parts of the city to carry out drainage operations. Timely action helped clear water from major roads and vulnerable areas, allowing traffic to continue with minimal disruption and reducing inconvenience for residents.
Speaking to the media, WASA Chiniot Media Coordinator Ali Zain Noor said the drainage process began immediately during and after the rainfall. He said field teams remained on duty throughout the operation, while the drainage system was continuously monitored to respond swiftly to any emergency situation.
Noor said WASA staff remained deployed around the clock at emergency camps and in the field during the monsoon season. He added that all available resources were being utilized to ensure the timely disposal of rainwater and to provide uninterrupted municipal services to citizens.