Heavy rain disrupts traffic, daily life in Lahore’s low-lying areas

LAHORE: Heavy rain lashed Lahore on Saturday, inundating low-lying areas, major roads and several underpasses, making movement difficult for pedestrians and motorists in different parts of the city. The downpour disrupted normal traffic as rainwater accumulated on roads and in low-lying localities, leaving motorists struggling to navigate waterlogged stretches. Pedestrians also struggled to move through streets and roads where water had accumulated. According to rainfall data from the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa), the city received an average of 24.6mm of rain. The highest rainfall of 104mm was recorded at the airport, followed by 75.6mm at Kahna, 62.6mm at Hadiara Defence Road and…