Lahore: Continuous heavy downpour in different cities of Punjab over several hours has worsened the situation for flood victims as many areas have been left without electricity.High-level flooding persists in the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers, causing destruction in Jhang, Multan, Chichawatni, and Vehari.In Lahore, heavy rain is ongoing in various areas including Ravi Bridge, The Mall, Gulberg, Davis Road, and Garhi Shahu. The intense rainfall has increased water levels on city roads. Housing societies in the Chuhang area remain submerged, raising fears of the spread of infectious diseases.In Chiniot, Wazirabad, Gujrat, Nankana Sahib, and Narowal, the already deteriorating conditions in low-lying areas have worsened due to the rain.After the rainfall, streams and drains in Jhelum have overflowed, and water has entered residential areas in multiple places. Children stranded on a madrasa roof were rescued by boat. Rain, both heavy and light, has also been recorded in Pakpattan, Okara, Vehari, and Mul tan.Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall - ranging from light to heavy - in various parts of Punjab.A total of 1,169 localities have been affected along the Chenab River, 478 localities along the Ravi River, and 391 localities along the Sutlej River.