Heavy rainfall alleviates intensity of heat in various areas

Lahore- Heavy rainfall occurred in different areas of the city bringing relief from the intense heat.

According to details, areas including Abbot Road, Lakshmi Chowk, Gowalmandi, Data Darbar, Railway Station and Mughalpura witnessed rainfall.

8.5 millimeters of rain was recorded on Jail Road, 10 millimeters in Gulberg and 14 millimeters in Lakshmi Chowk. Additionally, 5 millimeters in Upper Mall, 3.5 millimeters in Mughalpura and 3 millimeters in Tajpura were recorded.

Moreover, Nishtar Town recorded 1 millimeter, the water-filled pond received 12 millimeters, Ferozepur Road had 4 millimeters and 20 millimeters were recorded in Gulshan Ravi. Iqbal Town received 6 millimeters, Samanabad 8 millimeters and Johar Town 1 millimeter of rainfall.

The rainfall significantly affected the electricity transmission system in the city with over 100 feeders tripping due to the rain. Power outages occurred in several areas due to feeder trips and other technical faults causing inconvenience to the residents.

Areas including Manawan, Bata Pur, Sabzazar, Gulshan Ravi, Samanabad, Pir Naseer, Mughalpura, Shalimar, Mustafaabad, Baghbanpura, Ferozepur Road, Islampura, Qila Gujjar Singh and Walton Road are experiencing power outages.