Lahore turned into Venice 300 mm of rain has been recorded

LAHORE: Usually Lahore is known as the Paris of Pakistan but in monsoon season city turns into Venice, double treat offer by Former CM Shahbaz Sharif and company.

At least 6 people were reported killed in various incidents across the city as a relentless downpour lashed on Monday night.

According to Rescue 1122 officials, two people were killed as the roof of their warehouse collapsed in Gumti bazaar owing to the heavy downpour. Another person died of electrocution in China Scheme area of Gujar Pura.

Lahore turned into Venice 300 mm of rain has been recorded

Three others were also injured as the roof of their house collapsed in China Scheme locality.

Earlier, three people were reported killed due to electrocution caused by the heavy rain. Two were electrocuted to death in Rewaz Garden while a third was electrocuted at Qurtaba Chowk, in the Old City area.

More than 300 millimetres of rain has been recorded in the city in the last 24 hours. The rain continues to lash Lahore and other cities across Punjab intermittently.