Punjab government has approved procurement of machinery to prevent urban flooding in the province.         

The approval was given during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore today.

The meeting reviewed measures to tackle urban flooding, river floods, and flash floods. The meeting also directed to clean flood routes under motorways, highways and railway tracks.

Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the challenges posed by urban flooding and said the sewerage system needs improvement. She stressed need of immediate and effective solutions to alleviate suffering of public.