Famous Activist Blames Islamabad for Rawalpindi Flooding

Notably, a prominent Rawalpindi-based activist has blamed the opening of Rawal Dam's spillways for worsening the devastating flooding that swept through a number of parts of Rawalpindi.

Key points

• Raja Bazaar, Fawara Chowk, Moti Bazaar, Bara Bazaar, Dingi Khoi Chowk, Jamia Masjid Road, College Road and Naya Mohalla were among the areas affected by the flooding.
• Citizen Action Committee President Malik Zaheer Awan asserted that Islamabad was saved from flooding at the expense of Rawalpindi after authorities opened the spillways of Rawal Dam.
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• Floodwater from Nullah Leh and around 15 rainwater drains subsequently inundated major commercial centers and densely populated areas of Rawalpindi.
• Awan asserted the heavy influx of water affected the River Soan's capacity to accommodate floodwater flowing from Nullah Leh.

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As reports indicate, Rawal Dam had reached capacity after heavy rainfall, leading authorities to open its spillways during the day. The published water, along with the flow from Nullah Korang, entered the River Soan.

Awan asserted the heavy influx of water affected the River Soan's capacity to accommodate floodwater flowing from Nullah Leh. This allegedly caused water to back up in Nullah Leh and enter Rawalpindi through the city's drainage network.

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Awan remarked the destruction could have been avoided with better management of the Rawal Dam spillways. He asserted the spillways should have been opened either on Monday night or after 3 p.m. On Tuesday.

"Rawalpindi city could have been saved. Islamabad was saved at the cost of drowning Rawalpindi, " he remarked. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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