LAHORE: CBD Punjab said its infrastructure remained functional during an intense monsoon spell that brought around 450 millimetres of rain to Lahore over three days, placing major pressure on the city’s drainage and transport systems.
The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority said CBD Route 47 and the Quaid District stayed operational throughout the rainfall, while its drainage network and pumping systems helped manage stormwater and keep traffic moving.
Engineering, operations and emergency-response teams remained deployed across the project area to monitor roads, drainage points and other critical infrastructure, the authority said.
CBD Punjab described the performance of Route 47 and the Walton Road Upgradation Project as a reflection of its focus on climate-resilient urban development.
Although the Kalma Chowk Underpass has already been handed over to the Water and Sanitation Agency and Walton Road now falls under the Walton Cantonment Board, the authority said it continued to provide technical support and coordination during the monsoon spell.
CBD Punjab Chief Executive Officer Imran Amin said the severe weather had tested the quality and durability of the authority’s projects.
He said the continued operation of Route 47 reflected the planning, engineering and sustainable design behind the development, adding that technical assistance was also provided to WASA and the Walton Cantonment Board to support water management and public mobility.
The authority said its long-term objective was to build infrastructure capable of withstanding increasingly severe weather conditions while reducing disruption for commuters and nearby communities.
CBD Punjab has positioned its projects as part of a wider push toward sustainable and climate-responsive urban development in Lahore.
The latest rainfall once again highlighted the growing need for stronger drainage systems, coordinated emergency response and weather-resilient infrastructure across the city.
