Heavy rain swamps low-lying areas in twin cities, brings mercury down
RAWALPINDI: Heavy rain on Friday provided much-needed relief to residents of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad as temperatures dropped after three days of hot and humid weather, but it also created a slushy mess in low-lying areas. The rain started early Friday morning and continued until 9am, after which the sun came out as the heavy clouds cleared. However, the rain provided relief to…
On Friday, heavy rain brought a respite from the scorching heat that had plagued the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad for three days. However, the deluge also turned low-lying areas into a quagmire of slush. Temperatures plummeted to a comfortable 30 degrees Celsius after the early morning downpour, which persisted until 9am. The sun soon broke through the clouds as the rain subsided.
The district administration, Civil Defence Department, and Rescue 1122 were on high alert to manage any emergencies arising from the sudden weather shift. Meteorological officials recorded significant rainfall at various locations within the cities, with Saidpur receiving the highest at 65 mm, followed by the Airport at 62 mm, and several other points with varying amounts.
Rainfall is predicted to continue over the next 24 hours, with the Met Office warning of potential urban flooding in low-lying regions. Landslides were also forecasted in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. In the meantime, residents expressed frustration over the sanitation situation, particularly in Rawalpindi Cantonment, where nullahs and drains remained uncleaned, causing the Leh Nullah to rise significantly. Despite this, the dredging efforts managed to keep the situation under control.
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