LHC Pushes Water Meters Rain Tanks Amid Deadly Storms in Punjab KP
The development came during a hearing on a case related to the prevention of smog and environmental pollution. WASA’s lawyer submitted a detailed report regarding the water meter initiative.
According to the report, a summary has been sent for the inclusion of the water meters in the next year budget. Additionally, WASA will procure 1,000 meters using its resources, which will be installed in the first phase, beginning with posh areas of the city.
Justice Shahid Karim remarked that installing water meters would raise public awareness about water usage and help prevent wastage.
The court was also informed that WASA plans to construct rainwater storage tanks with a capacity of 24 million gallons. These tanks will help replenish the groundwater table.
During the hearing, the LHC ordered authorities to disconnect the electricity connections of farmers who continue to burn crop residues, emphasizing the need to make them understand the seriousness of the issue.
Thunderstorm, rain claim five lives in Punjab, KP: PDMA
Earlier, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a report detailing the impact of recent rain, strong winds, and hailstorms across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab, as reported.
According to the report, three people lost their lives, and nine others were injured due to the severe weather conditions.
The report confirmed that two of the three individuals killed in KP were women. The incidents occurred in multiple districts, including Swabi, Peshawar, Shangla, Swat, and Haripur.
In Peshawar, the PDMA reported that 16 houses sustained partial damage due to the heavy rainfall and strong winds, further compounding the challenges faced by residents in the affected areas.
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