Heavy rain lashes twin cities as civic departments put on alert
Islamabad and Rawalpindi received a fresh spell of rain on Monday, with civic departments in Rawalpindi placed on high alert on the commissioner’s orders. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recorded 33mm of rain at Saidpur village on Monday morning. Golra, near E-11, received 25mm of rain, while Pirwadhai and Gawalmandi recorded 28mm and 27mm, respectively. According to PMD data, 23mm…
Islamabad and Rawalpindi were hit with another round of rain on Monday, prompting civic departments to issue alerts. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported 33mm of rain at Saidpur village early Monday. Heavy rain was also recorded in Golra, Pirwadhai, Gawalmandi, H-8, I-12, and Shamsabad, with amounts ranging from 22mm to 29mm.
The PMD warned citizens to avoid Nullah Lai, which is being closely monitored. Rawalpindi Commissioner Salman Ghani informed the public that flow conditions are normal. In Rawalpindi, water levels in Nullah Lai were measured at 5.5 feet near Katarian and 2 feet in Gawalmandi. The Islamabad Traffic Police urged residents to follow traffic rules and cooperate with authorities.
Drainage efforts in both cities were ongoing, with the Water and Sanitation Agency deploying staff and heavy machinery to affected low-lying areas. Stations were set up in locations like Liaquat Bagh, Committee Chowk Underpass, Murree Road, Dhok Khabba, Circular Road, and Sadiqabad. Residents were advised to contact local administration or the Wasa helpline for emergencies.
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