Heavy monsoon rains flood Rawalpindi, rescue underway for missing child
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At a glance
- Heavy monsoon rains caused widespread urban flooding in Rawalpindi.
- A six-year-old child is missing after reportedly falling into a drain on Girja Road.
- WASA has declared an emergency and is conducting drainage operations.
Story so far
Severe monsoon rainfall on Monday triggered widespread urban flooding in Rawalpindi. Many areas, including Dhok Khabba, were submerged, with water entering homes and businesses. The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) declared an emergency and initiated drainage operations. Tragically, a six-year-old child was reported missing after falling into a rainwater drain on Girja Road, prompting a rescue operation. The Met Office has warned of more rain.
Latest development
Heavy monsoon rains on Monday caused severe urban flooding across Rawalpindi, submerging streets and inundating homes and shops. A rescue operation is underway for a six-year-old child reported to have fallen into a rainwater drain on Girja Road.
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Dunya News - Youtube
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