Lahore experienced record-breaking rainfall on Thursday, with the city receiving more than 350 millimeters in just three hours, shattering a 44-year-old weather record.
Heavy rainfall has flooded homes in Tajpura, inundated roads, and disrupted morning commutes. The downpour has also led to widespread power outages in multiple areas.
The heavy rainfall extended beyond Lahore, affecting cities such as Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura, Pakpattan, Kasur, Jehlum, and others. Many low-lying areas across these cities were submerged.
Sardar Sarfaraz, chief meteorologist at the Pakistan Meteorological Department, described the rains in Lahore as “torrential.”
“This spell is expected to see a fall in its intensity, but it will keep raining intermittently till today evening as there’s a substantial cloud mass. From August 1-6 several parts of the country will see rain,” he said.
According to the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), rainfall measurements in various areas of Lahore were as follows:
The city’s heavy rainfall has led to severe flooding in Services Hospital and Mayo Hospital’s emergency departments, causing major disruptions and distress for patients.