Pakistan’s cultural capital sees record rainfall, flooding streets and affecting daily life

Associated Press

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say Pakistan’s cultural city of Lahore has seen record-high rainfall, leaving at least three people dead, while flooding streets, disrupting traffic and affecting daily life. The downpour, which started before dawn Thursday, is expected to continue for a week at intervals, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. Since July 1, more than 100 people have died in rain-related incidents. In an advisory, it said the rains are likely to cause flash flooding and landslides. The monsoon rains also lashed Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, and other areas. The latest downpour in Lahore was so heavy that rainwater quickly entered the main Jinnah and Services hospitals, causing problems for patients.