Lakshmi Chowk water tank capacity increased to tackle urban flooding

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Mar, 2026) In line with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif to protect Lahore from urban flooding, the capacity of the underground water storage tank at Lakshmi Chowk is being increased from 3 million gallons to 4 million gallons.

Secretary Housing Punjab Noor Ul Amin Mengal on Tuesday visited the site and reviewed the progress of construction work. Managing Director WASA Lahore Ghufran Ahmed and other officials briefed him on the project.

According to the briefing, rainwater from Nisbat Road, Gawalmandi and nearby areas will be diverted through underground pipelines into the storage tank to ensure effective drainage during the monsoon season.

The design of the project has been further improved, and the depth of the tank has also been increased.

The Secretary Housing directed the authorities to speed up construction and continue work round the clock to complete the project before the upcoming monsoon.

He said Lakshmi Chowk has long remained a major flooding point during rains, where several feet of water used to accumulate, causing difficulties for citizens. The project is expected to provide a lasting solution to the issue. He added that similar underground water storage tanks are being developed at various locations in Lahore, with public convenience being the top priority under the directions of the Chief Minister.