Published on, Sept. 8 -- September 8, 2025 12:50 AM

Gujrat has been drowning in its own rainwater since September 2, when heavy downpour turned the city into one of the worst examples of urban flooding. More than five days later, much of the water has still not been drained. For the people of Gujrat, life has been at a standstill. Shops are closed, schools and courts are under water, worship places are inundated, and homes remain unliveable. This is not just about one storm. The city has been suffering from poor drainage and sewerage systems for decades. Every government promises to fix it, yet the problem only gets worse. Former chief minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi once announced huge funds to upgrade the system, but poor planning and l...