Heavy rain triggers flood alert in Rawalpindi, Islamabad

The Pakistan Meteorological Department said an active weather system was affecting Islamabad and surrounding areas, with more rain and thunderstorms anticipated in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Taxila and Wah Cantt. Further showers were also feasible in Attock, Jhelum, Murree, Galiyat and nearby areas.

While cloudy skies and showers eased the heat, intermittent rain was reported in Jhelum. Attock also remained under cloudy conditions, with more rain forecast. While rain was also noted in Mandi Bahauddin, narowal received intermittent showers that caused water to accumulate in some low-lying areas.

Lahore was also anticipated to receive rain and thunderstorms over the next 24 hours. The city was likely to remain partly cloudy and humid, with heavy showers posing a risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas.

The twin cities received substantial rainfall overnight, with Saidpur recording up to 80 millimeters, Golra 90 millimeters and Bokra about 70 millimeters.

What happened

While Shamsabad received 53 millimeters and Kacheri 47 millimeters, the PMD’s H-8 station recorded 71 millimeters. Several other areas additionally recorded significant rainfall.