Nishtar Town records heaviest rainfall of 48.5mm, 65 LESCO feeders trip as authorities move to keep roads clear
LAHORE:
Rain, strong winds and hailstorm lashed various parts of Lahore on Saturday morning, prompting the city’s traffic, water and power authorities to activate emergency protocols and urge citizens to exercise caution during adverse weather conditions.
According to the Meteorological Department, hailstorms were also reported in some areas. Due to the rain, the weather became pleasant and the intensity of the heat decreased.
The weather department said the rain-bearing system would move out of Pakistan by the end of the day.
Meanwhile, the minimum temperature in Lahore is expected to be 27 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature is likely to touch 37 degrees, the Met Department said. It added that hot and dry weather conditions were expected to resume from Sunday.
Different amounts of rainfall were recorded in different parts of the city. The highest reading of 48.5 millimeters (mm) was recorded in Nishtar Town, followed by Airport at 40 mm, Johar Town at 37.5 mm, Lakshmi Chowk and Mughalpura at 30.5 mm each, Upper Mall at 29 mm, Tajpura at 27 mm, Chowk Nakhuda at 2 mm, Pan Talab at 2 mm, 25 mm. 22 mm, Jail Road at 20.5 mm, Head Office Gulberg and Iqbal Town at 20 mm each, Farrukh Abad at 19 mm, Saggian at 18.5 mm, Gulshan Ravi at 17 mm, Defense Road at 15 mm and Shadipura at 0.5 mm.
Rainfall recorded in different areas of Lahore on May 30, 2026. Photo: WASA via reporter
As the rain swept across the city, turning low-lying areas into waterlogged zones, Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Deputy Chairman Chaudhry Shehbaz Ahmed, Director General Punjab Tayyab Farid and Managing Director Ghufran Ahmed directed that all major roads and underpasses be kept clear and all field teams remain active.
In areas with power outages, disposal stations were ordered to be run on generators. All pumps at disposal stations were instructed to remain in operation with screens kept clean, and all city directors were instructed to maintain complete surveillance of their respective cities.
According to WASA officials, underpasses and main roads across the city remained clear as drainage operations continued in urban areas.
Heavy rain was also reported in different areas of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) region causing 65 feeders to trip.
The LESCO administration appealed to consumers for cooperation in view of the adverse weather conditions. Citizens were asked to inform LESCO in case of power outage and wait for personnel to arrive.
Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi directed supervisory officers to remain active in the field and deployed additional personnel at underpasses where wardens assisted commuters.
Citizens, especially motorcyclists, were advised to drive carefully. Appealing to citizens to travel safely, the CTO warned both residents and guards to stay away from electrical installations.
Citizens were also warned not to stand under dilapidated trees or large billboards due to the strong winds, while Shirazi asked those who needed immediate help and guidance to call Helpline 15.
