CM asks line depts to remain alert in wake of rains.

LAHORE -- Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has asked the line departments to remain alert in the wake of rains in different cities including Lahore and directed WASAs, Rescue 1122 and PDMA to take steps to deal with the situation arising from the rain spell.

In a statement issued on Friday, the CM said that organised work should be done for the timely drainage of water by utilizing the required machinery. He directed the officials concerned to monitor water disposal in the field and asked the traffic police to ensure smooth flow of traffic to ease the citizens' movement.

The CM also...