Heavy monsoon spell triggers rain emergency in Rawalpindi and Islamabad
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Heavy monsoon rains have struck Rawalpindi and Islamabad, flooding low-lying areas and prompting authorities to declare a rain emergency on Sunday morning.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, the water level in Nala Lai has risen to 11.5 feet due to the intense downpour.
The Meteorological Department has forecast intermittent rainfall over the next 48 hours, with a monsoon spell expected to continue for the next two weeks.
In Lahore and Karachi, torrential rains early in the morning caused water accumulation in several low-lying areas.
In Lahore, the weather remained cool and breezy, with temperatures recorded at 24°C.
The Meteorological Department has predicted that Lahore city will continue to experience occasional heavy and light showers over the next 48 hours.
The intense rainfall has particularly affected areas such as Mall Road, Kot Lakhpat, Johar Town, Gulberg, Jail Road, and several others in Lahore.
The winds are blowing at a speed of 26 km/h, and the humidity level in Lahore's air has reached 99%. The maximum temperature in Lahore is expected to rise to 31°C during the day.
The roof of a dilapidated house collapsed due to rain in a housing scheme near Ghajumta in Lahore. According to Rescue 1122, two people were injured due to the collapse of the roof.
In Mardan, heavy rainfall led to the collapse of a house roof, leaving five people, including women and children, seriously injured.
Rescue teams quickly arrived on the scene and transported the injured to the hospital for medical assistance.
Meanwhile, in Narowal, relentless rain since last night has transformed the city into a scene resembling rivers and canals, with water levels reaching 3 to 4 feet.
The streets and markets are submerged, causing severe difficulties for residents as water has also entered their homes.
At the Guddu Barrage in the Indus River, a moderate flood has been observed, with the water level rising steadily.
The inflow of water has reached 442,038 cusecs, while the outflow is recorded at 401,243 cusecs. The water level has increased by 40,000 cusecs in the last 24 hours, and there is a potential for high-level flooding in the next 48 hours.
Reporter: Fatima Khan, Waqas Ahmad, Manzoor Hussain, Zubair Ahmad and Yasir Arfat