PMD issues flood alert for Leh Nullah as heavy rains continue to batter Rawalpindi and Islamabad
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday issued a flood alert for Leh Nullah as heavy rainfall continued to batter Islamabad and Rawalpindi for a third day. The department said that heavy rainfall, expected over the next few hours, could cause water to accumulate in low-lying areas and raise the water levels in local drains, particularly Leh Nullah. It also issued a…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a flood alert for Leh Nullah in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, as heavy rainfall continues to impact the region for a third consecutive day. The department warned that water levels in local drains, particularly Leh Nullah, could rise, leading to potential urban flooding in low-lying areas.
Authorities have been advised to make arrangements for evacuating people from vulnerable zones, and traffic police have issued advisories urging motorists to reduce speed, maintain safe distances, and exercise caution on wet roads.
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