Continuous rain causes severe flooding, damage in Rawalpindi and Islamabad

The situation in Rawalpindi has worsened as continuous heavy rainfall led to flash floods in several areas, reportedly causing severe damage. Various roads and low-lying residential areas were inundated, with floodwaters entering homes and disrupting traffic and daily life.

Continuous heavy monsoon rains have led to urban flooding in several areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, inundating roads and disrupting daily life on Friday, August 21.

The persistent downpour has worsened the situation in low-lying areas of the twin cities, where a rain emergency remains in effect.

Heavy monsoon rain has lashed the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Friday, August 21, prompting authorities to remain on high alert for urban flooding.

Heavy monsoon rains on Friday continued to cause severe urban flooding across Rawalpindi, disrupting daily life and traffic in the city.

Fresh heavy rains hit Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Friday, August 21, causing the water level in Nala Lai to rise again and prompting authorities to issue a pre-alert.

According to the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), the water level at the Katarian monitoring point reached 11 feet, while it was at 6 feet at Gawalmandi Bridge. The highest rainfall was recorded in Golra at 60mm.

The Managing Director of WASA confirmed that staff and heavy machinery have been deployed to low-lying areas as a precautionary measure. A rain emergency remains in effect in Rawalpindi, and residents living near Nala Lai have been advised to remain cautious.

Punjab's Provincial Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, stated on August 21 that the provincial government took timely and effective measures to ensure drainage in Rawalpindi despite record rainfall from multiple monsoon spells.

In a statement, she said that drainage operations continued without interruption during the rain, with government machinery from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to WASA field workers remaining active. Bokhari highlighted that 990 new vehicles were provided to WASA on the Chief Minister's directions, which played a significant role in the rapid drainage of rainwater.

She added that comprehensive pre-monsoon preparations, including desilting and cleaning of drains, were carried out. The government is also reviewing the situation in commercial areas like Raja Bazaar and Moti Bazaar to assess and address any drainage issues.

Reports on Thursday evening, August 20, indicate that a dangerous spell of heavy rain has submerged low-lying areas in Rawalpindi.

Following warnings from the Pakistan Meteorological Department, dangerous floods have hit Rawalpindi, according to reports on August 20. Initial reports suggest widespread destruction in the city due to the heavy monsoon rains.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more intermittent monsoon rains with isolated heavy falls for Thursday night and Friday across upper parts of the country.

The forecast covers Islamabad, Rawalpindi, upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The department has warned of urban flooding in cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot and Lahore, and has also issued a landslide alert for hilly regions.

In the last 24 hours, the highest rainfall was recorded in Mangla with 119mm, followed by Attock with 115mm and Jhelum with 98mm.

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has issued a statement regarding the ongoing heavy rains and storm conditions across the province, as authorities continue to monitor the situation.

The death toll from rain-related incidents during the current monsoon season in Punjab has risen to 54, with another 341 people injured, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed on Thursday. In its latest report, the authority stated that no deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours.

According to the PDMA, Jhelum received the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours with 125mm, followed by Attock with 118mm and Rawalpindi with 109mm. The report noted low-level flooding at Head Marala on the Chenab River and at Kalabagh, Chashma, and Taunsa on the Indus River.

Water levels at Tarbela Dam were reported at 100% capacity, while Mangla Dam was at 71%. The PDMA has also issued an alert for a sixth monsoon spell expected across Punjab and advised citizens to stay away from waterways.

Further reports indicate continued flooding in Punjab, with Wazirabad recording 100mm of rainfall, affecting the city and surrounding areas. In Sarai Alamgir, an underpass was reported to be flooded following heavy rain.

The severe monsoon spell has led to worsening flood situations in more parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In Gujrat and Shakargarh, torrential rains have caused extensive flooding. Meanwhile, in Charsadda, floodwaters have reportedly entered homes and schools, adding to the disruption caused by the ongoing weather system.

The water level in the Indus River has reportedly risen to dangerous levels, prompting a major flood alert as heavy monsoon rains continue to affect various parts of Pakistan. In Rawalpindi, 45mm of rainfall was recorded on Thursday, causing the water level in Leh Nullah to rise sharply and exacerbating urban flooding.

Authorities have also issued a specific warning for tourists, advising caution due to the worsening weather conditions. Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz commented on the administrative response to the rains, noting improvements in areas like Gujrat compared to the previous year.

Fresh reports on Thursday confirmed continued severe weather across Punjab and Azad Kashmir. In Rawalpindi, intense rainfall led to widespread urban flooding, with water entering homes and disrupting traffic in several areas. Low-lying areas in Jhelum were also reported to be inundated following heavy downpours. Meanwhile, in Narowal, floodwater has entered farmlands, sparking fears of significant damage to agriculture. Rain has also continued for a third consecutive day in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Thursday expanded its weather advisory, forecasting more heavy monsoon rains and warning of urban flooding across large parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

While a rain emergency remains in effect in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the Met Dept now predicts intermittent thundershowers for Potohar, upper Punjab, Kashmir, upper and central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Heavy downpours are considered likely in the Potohar region, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, and Lahore.

The department has issued specific urban flooding warnings for low-lying areas in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, and Lahore. Authorities also warned of potential flash floods in local nullahs in Kashmir, Murree, and the Galiyat region, with a continued risk of landslides in hilly areas.

Heavy monsoon rains continued to lash Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Thursday, August 20, causing further urban flooding and submerging low-lying areas. A high alert remains in effect as authorities deal with the ongoing weather emergency.

Torrential monsoon rains have continued for a fourth consecutive day in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, prolonging the period of disruption and urban flooding in the twin cities.

Continued torrential rains have caused widespread disruption in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with reports indicating that severe urban flooding has submerged vehicles in several areas. The exceptionally heavy downpours have inundated roads and created difficulties for commuters, further exacerbating the situation in the twin cities where a rain emergency is already in effect.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast more heavy monsoon rains for Islamabad and Rawalpindi over the next two days, warning of further urban flooding and potential landslides.

As heavy downpours continued to cause flooding in low-lying areas, including Raja Bazaar in Rawalpindi, there were also reports of a large crocodile being sighted in the overflowing Leh Nullah.

Authorities remain on high alert as the rain emergency continues in the twin cities.

An intense spell of 150mm of overnight rainfall has exacerbated the flood situation in Rawalpindi, where an emergency remains in effect. The fresh downpour led to further flooding from Leh Nullah, causing significant business losses, particularly in the Gwalmandi area. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as the monsoon spell persists.

Heavy monsoon rains on Wednesday caused Leh Nullah to overflow its banks in Rawalpindi, with floodwaters entering homes in low-lying areas. Authorities have issued a red alert for the nullah as the downpour continues to submerge parts of the city.

A couple was killed and their two daughters were injured after the roof of their house collapsed in Shahzad Town on Tuesday, as a third day of heavy monsoon rains continued to cause widespread disruption in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday issued a flood alert for Leh Nullah, with water levels exceeding dangerous thresholds at Kattarian and Gawalmandi. At one point on Wednesday morning, the water level at Kattarian reached 21 feet.

Authorities have been urged to evacuate people from low-lying areas. In one incident, Rescue 1122 safely evacuated 150 children from a madressah in the Saddar area after it became inundated with water. No casualties were reported in that incident.

The Met Office recorded significant rainfall across the region, with 122mm at Shamsabad and 121mm at Kutcheri Chowk. The forecast warns of more rain and a risk of landslides until August 24.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed relevant authorities to ensure immediate drainage of water following heavy rains in Rawalpindi.

According to reports, rainwater has also entered Metro buses due to the continuous downpour, exposing their poor condition and the difficulties faced by commuters.

Heavy monsoon rains have continued for a third consecutive day in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, sustaining the flood emergency across the twin cities as of August 19.

Authorities remain on high alert as urban flooding persists in low-lying areas, with Nullah Lai's water level remaining dangerously high.

The water level in Nullah Lai has risen to a reported 20 feet at the Gawalmandi bridge, an increase from the 16 feet recorded earlier. The torrential rain has caused severe urban flooding in several additional areas, including Raja Bazaar, Chaklala, the Rawalpindi Cantonment, and Tench Bhatta. Reports from Raja Bazaar indicate that motorcycles have been washed away by the force of the floodwaters.

A rain emergency has been imposed in Rawalpindi after torrential monsoon rains on August 19 caused severe flooding. Floodwater has entered several residential areas, with reports showing cars submerged in the deluge. The situation in the twin cities remains critical as the heavy rainfall continues.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a high alert for Rawalpindi and Islamabad as heavy monsoon rains continue to affect the twin cities. The persistent downpour has exacerbated the risk of urban flooding and caused water levels in Nullah Lai to remain at a critical point.

Updated rainfall figures have been recorded across Rawalpindi, with 63mm in Pirwadhai, 52mm in Golra, 50mm in Shamsabad, and 47mm in Chaklala. The water level in Nullah Lai at the Gawalmandi bridge was reported at 16 feet, a decrease from the earlier level of 18 feet, though the level at Katarian remained over 22 feet.

Separately, the Flood Forecasting Division in Lahore has reported low-level floods in the Indus River at the Kalabagh, Chashma, Taunsa, and Guddu barrages. The division stated that the situation in other rivers across the country remains normal.