LAHORE, July 21(ABC): After a heavy spell of rains have commenced in Pakistan, heavy rain was reported from different parts of the country including Lahore. Due to the rain, a woman lost her life in Lahore.
The woman, who was a resident of Salamat Pura died after roof of her house fell on her. The house was very old and not in a good shape. Earlier, two gilrs had lost their lives in Gujrat in rain incidents.
Heavy rain in provincial capital inundated low-lying areas. The rainwater entered the houses located in the low-lying areas of the city. Roads were submerged under rainwater causing problems to the flow of traffic.
Rain was also reported in areas like Lakshmi Chowk, Mall Road, Shimla Pahari, Data Darbar, Gulshan Ravi, Samanabad, Green Town, Multan Road, Ferozepur Road, Band Road, Sabzazar, Mughalpura and other areas of the city.
The electricity transmission system has been severely affected by the rain in Lahore.
As per details, more than 100 feeders of LESCO tripped. Many areas are without power due to tripped feeders and other technical problems.
