DC orders emergency drainage operation following heavy monsoon rains

SARGODHA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Jul, 2026) Deputy Commissioner (DC) Khushab, Dr. Jahanzeb Labar, on Sunday directed the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) to launch an emergency drainage operation following heavy monsoon rainfall across the district to ensure immediate relief for citizens.

Managing Director (MD) WASA, Imran Bajwa, supervised the field operations by visiting central markets, low-lying areas, and disposal stations to monitor the clearance of accumulated rainwater from main roads and urban centers.

He instructed field staff to maintain maximum operational efficiency and warned that no negligence would be tolerated in the drainage process.

All available disposal machinery, including suction pumps, jetting units, and water bowsers, has been deployed at full capacity to clear stagnant water.

The MD WASA stated that disposal stations across Khushab and surrounding areas are operating round the clock to mitigate the risk of urban flooding in residential zones.

Meanwhile, DC Dr. Jahanzeb Labar urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy downpours and to stay away from open manholes and low-lying sectors. He further advised residents to report any localized drainage complaints to the district administration's helpline for prompt intervention.