Nullah Lai surges as rain lashes Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Heavy rainfall lashed Rawalpindi and Islamabad, causing a sharp rise in water levels in Nullah Lai.

The situation became serious at Katarian, where the water level crossed 22 feet. Authorities issued warnings to residents living near the drainage channel.

Emergency warning sirens were also sounded in areas considered vulnerable to flooding. Residents were advised to remain alert and move to safer locations if the situation worsened.

Saidpur received the highest amount of rainfall. Around 66 millimetres of rain was recorded there.

The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has deployed teams and heavy machinery along Nullah Lai and in several low-lying areas. The teams are monitoring water levels and working to manage the situation.

Intermittent rain is also continuing in Narowal. Several low-lying areas have been inundated after water accumulated following the rainfall.

Rain has also been reported in Mandi Bahauddin. Authorities are monitoring the situation as further rainfall remains possible.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for upper and central parts of the country until Friday.

According to the weather forecast, rain may occur in Islamabad, upper Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.

The continued rainfall has raised concerns about urban flooding in vulnerable areas. Authorities have advised residents to remain cautious and follow official safety instructions.

The Flood Forecasting Division in Lahore has also reported low-level flooding in the Indus River at Kalabagh, Chashma, Taunsa and Guddu barrages.

However, the situation in the country’s other major rivers remains normal, according to the flood monitoring authorities.