On Saturday, Rawalpindi and Islamabad faced intense rainfall accompanied by powerful gusts of wind, providing welcome respite from the prolonged heat wave. In response to this abrupt shift in weather conditions, officials declared a state of emergency due to potential flooding and disturbances in Rawalpindi.
Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, the Managing Director of WASA, stated that heavy rains coupled with strong winds struck the twin cities, prompting immediate response from local crews to safeguard residents and unclog drainage networks. The precipitation levels documented up until now consist of 29 mm in Shamsabad, 30 mm at the PMD facility, and 10 mm in Golra.
After the heavy rain, WASA sent out large equipment and workers to Rawalpindi to stop water accumulation and unclog the drainage systems. A representative mentioned that the water movement in Nullah Lai remains under control, with water heights measuring five feet close to Kattarian and four feet around Gawalmandi Bridge, suggesting there’s presently no danger of flooding in those regions.
People are urged to remain vigilant since the weather continues to be erratic, with officials keeping a close watch on water levels and drainage networks to prevent any potential crises.
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