Heavy Rain, Hailstorm Hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi
The intense spell of rain and hail struck Islamabad early in the morning, with several trees and branches falling onto roads and disrupting traffic in parts of the federal capital.
Heavy rain and a strong hailstorm hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi in the early hours of Monday, bringing down trees and prompting authorities to declare a rain emergency amid concerns over water accumulation in low-lying areas.
The intense spell of rain and hail struck Islamabad early in the morning, with several trees and branches falling onto roads and disrupting traffic in parts of the federal capital.
Rawalpindi also received heavy rainfall, prompting the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) to declare a rain emergency and mobilise its field teams.
WASA Deploys Heavy Machinery in Low-Lying Areas
WASA Managing Director said staff and heavy machinery had been deployed in low-lying areas of Rawalpindi to respond to any flooding or drainage problems caused by the rainfall.
All field officers have also been activated as authorities monitor the situation across the city.
Despite the heavy rainfall, officials said the flow of water in Nullah Lai remained at normal levels.
According to WASA, the water level was recorded at five feet at Katarian and two feet at Gawalmandi Bridge.
Authorities continued to monitor rainfall and water levels as wet weather persisted across the twin cities.
