Rawalpindi and Islamabad Hit Hard by Severe Weather: Flooding and Heavy Rain Impact Multiple Cities

Severe Weather

Severe weather has wreaked havoc on the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, causing substantial disruption across the region. The area has been hit by intense rainfall and flooding, leading to significant challenges for residents and emergency services alike.

According to a spokesperson from the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), the torrential rains have subsided, and the water levels in Nullah Leh are beginning to recede.

Efforts to drain low-lying areas in Rawalpindi have been completed successfully, allowing traffic to return to normal and eliminating standing water reports.

However, the Met Department has forecasted more rainfall, indicating that the situation might not be over yet.

Earlier, the region faced severe weather conditions that led to a dangerous flood situation in Nullah Leh. Water levels surged to 22.7 feet at Katarian and 18.5 feet at Gowalmandi, prompting the activation of flood alarms and evacuation orders for residents in low-lying areas.

Those living along the banks of Nullah Leh were instructed to leave their homes, and nearby communities were relocated to safer locations.

The heavy rain resulted in a total of 71.48mm of rainfall across various parts of the twin cities, including Liaquat Bagh, Chandni Chowk, Shamsabad, Saddar, Kutchehry, and Adiala Road.

In other areas, the weather conditions have varied. Wazirabad has seen relief from the intense heat due to heavy rains and strong winds.

Attock has also experienced rain and thunderstorms, which have improved weather conditions. Meanwhile, Abbottabad is facing intermittent rain with flooding in local rivers, and further rainfall is expected over the next two days.

Swabi has been severely affected by flooding from rivers and canals following overnight rains. Water has inundated homes in Yaqubi and Dagai, with Rescue 1122 having to rescue four individuals from a flooded house in Dubyan village.

Flood relief operations are underway, with efforts focused on relocating affected residents to safety. Many individuals are working on their own to remove water from their homes, while some houses have suffered damage due to the heavy showers. Streets in Swabi are now resembling small ponds.

In Balochistan’s northeastern districts, rivers are running at high levels, with significant floodwater reported. Conversely, Karachi is experiencing pleasant weather with light drizzle and dark cloud formations.

Areas such as Saddar, II Chundrigar, Jehangir Road, Gurumandir, and Shahrah-e-Faisal have seen light rain, and the Met Department predicts temperatures will range from 28 to 32 degrees Celsius. Winds are expected to blow at 10 to 15 km/h from the southwest, with humidity levels between 65% and 75%.

As the country continues to grapple with these severe weather conditions, recovery and relief efforts are in full swing to address the impact on affected communities and restore normalcy.