Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to ensure drainage of water in low lying areas of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) at regular intervals in view of torrential rains.

The Interior Minister contacted the CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa and asked him to personally supervise the drainage work. He said drainage of water should be ensured at underpasses and other places.

Mohsin Naqvi said the officers and staff concerned should remain in the field till the drainage work is completed. He gave the instructions for regular monitoring of streets, drains and waterways in the federal capital.