WASA expedites desilting drive to ensure uninterrupted Muharram processions

FAISALABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Jun, 2026) Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA) Managing Director Saqib Raza directed officials to ensure complete clearance of all Muharram procession and Majalis routes by expediting desilting operation of sewerage lines and roadside drains across major areas of the city ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram.

WASA spokesman said that uninterrupted desilting of sewerage networks and roadside drains around the historic Eight Bazaars and central Imambargahs would continue to guarantee smooth movement of mourners and prevent any inconvenience during Muharram gatherings and processions.

MD WASA has directed that no water accumulation should be allowed on roads leading to procession and Majalis routes during Muharram.

He further directed field staff to ensure that all manholes remain properly covered and no roadside drain slabs are missing, as such issues could pose safety hazards for the participants.

He said that provision of efficient drainage services to citizens during Muharram was priority of WASA and a comprehensive operational plan had already been put into effect to achieve this objective.

He instructed that desilting of all sewerage lines connected to the central Eight Bazaars and roads adjoining major Imambargahs must be completed before the start of Muharram-ul-Haram.

He also directed operations officers to personally inspect all designated routes and ensure that no missing manholes or other infrastructure deficiencies remain unattended.

Deputy Managing Director Operations & Maintenance Farhan Latif has been tasked with continuous monitoring of the arrangements and timely completion of all maintenance activities.

WASA would leave no stone unturned in providing smooth sanitation and drainage services during Muharram for ensuring a safe and hassle-free environment for the mourners and general public, he added.