Islamabad and Rawalpindi will have 60mm of rain.
Water enters the house of Sector H13 in Islamabad.
Army troops were dispatched to the Nurarai Bridge amid the threat of flooding.
After Islamabad and Rawalpindi were hit by 60mm of rain, some homes were flooded and vehicles were left behind, the Water and Sanitation Department (WASA) said Tuesday. According to the Managing Director of
WASA, heavy rains increased the water flow to 12 feet at Nullalai at Catalian Point and 9 feet at the Gawarmandi Bridge.
Water entered a house in Sector H13, a drainage wall in the area collapsed, and several vehicles were stranded on the flooded street.
Rawalpindi Commissioner said authorities are very cautious about the threat of flooding in Nullah Lai. According to the
WASA MD, the water level recorded at Nullah Lai is 17 feet. He said the water level was constantly monitored and “WASA’s machines are still up and running.”
In addition, an Army rescue team was called to the Nularai Bridge in an emergency.
The Pakistan Meteorological Bureau has instructed relevant authorities to keep the warning system up-to-date and keep people informed of the situation in a timely manner.
Rawalpindi ordered the immediate drainage of water from the lowlands and submitted a report.
Murree Road Situation
Meanwhile, according to Geo News, rainwater accumulated caused a long line on Marie Road, and several ambulances stopped. The ambulance trapped in the rainwater at
Dock Kara Khan was released by the efforts of locals. Due to the heavy rain of
, water also accumulated in the rear quat back, committee chok, and Mured chok.
