Schools closed in Rawalpindi as heavy rain lashes twin cities
RAWALPINDI: Heavy rain lashed Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Tuesday morning, inundating low-lying areas, raising the water level in Leh Nullah and prompting the district administration in the garrison city to announce a holiday for educational institutions. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that the water level in Leh Nullah had risen to 29 feet at Kattarian and 23.5 feet at…
Heavy rain drenched Rawalpindi and Islamabad early Tuesday, causing water levels in Leh Nullah to rise to 29 feet and 23.5 feet respectively. The Pakistan Meteorological Department recorded 104mm of rainfall in Saidpur, 157mm in Golra, and 201mm at Shamsabad. In response, the Rawalpindi district administration declared a public holiday for schools and colleges. Citizens were advised to avoid unnecessary travel and citizens were urged to use fog lights during poor visibility.
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