Water shortage intensifies in Pindi
People have to stand in long queues in sweltering heat to get water
Residents of Dhok Manshi filling their water canes at a tube-well in Rawalpindi. PHOTO: AGHA MAHROZ/EXPRESS
RAWALPINDI:
The water shortage has intensified in the garrison city as the groundwater level went down around 700 feet on Friday while the water in Rawal Dam and Khanpur Dam has touched the dead level.
“Water supply in Khayaban-e-Sir Syed is available only three days a week while on the remaining four days citizens have no choice but form a queue to fetch water from outside. The serious shortage of water has made our lives miserable especially in this hot weather,” said Saeed Shams, a resident of the locality.
15 more areas go under smart lockdown in Rawalpindi
Deputy commissioner imposes ban on pillion riding in coronavirus hotspots
People are shopping in a crowded market of Rawalpindi where traders refused to follow lockdown orders issued by the Punjab government.. PHOTO: ONLINE
RAWALPINDI:
The Punjab government has imposed smart lockdowns in 15 coronavirus hotspots amid a rise in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases to remain in place until March 23, a notification in this regard was issued on Monday.
Currently, 19 areas are now under smart lockdown during the third wave after four areas were declared hotspots last week. These areas include Dhok Paracha, Sadiqabad, Afshan Colony, Misrial Road, Lalazar Tulsa Road, Gulraiz Colony, Scheme No Five and CB 1,231 near Qasre Abu Talib in Azizabad, Street No 27 of Allama Iqbal Colony, Street No Two to Seven in Dhok Chaudhrian, Street No 24, 36 and 39 in Amarpura, Bahria Town Phase VIII, Satellite Town A Block, Khayaban-eSir Syed Sector Two and Fou
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