Premier Shehbaz Sharif orders authorities to take preventive steps regarding heavy rains

ISLAMABAD, June 26 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to take preventive measures in the face of heavy rains in the country.

Taking notice of the sufferings of people due to accumulation of water caused by heavy rains in Lahore here on Monday, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directed the administration to take immediate steps for drainage of rain water in the city.

The Prime Minister directed the authorities concerned to fully activate rescue teams and other concerned departments and to monitor the situation constantly. He further instructed to ensure continuity of traffic movement and identification of alternate routes.

Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directed the provincial and district administrations to collaborate in rescue and relief operations and provide safety to the people.