Islamabad to Open Rawal Dam Spillways as Water Level Rises

For context, the Islamabad district administration has decided to open the spillways of Rawal Dam after heavy rainfall in Islamabad and adjoining areas caused the reservoir's water level to rise.

Key points

• Rawalpindi received exceptionally heavy rainfall, with Shamsabad recording 195 millimeters, New Kattarian 180mm, Golra 157mm and the Pakistan Meteorological Department recording 146mm.
• Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir remarked the water level at Gawalmandi had fallen from an earlier 26 feet to 21 feet.
• District authorities remarked the water level at Rawal Dam had reached 1, 751.90 feet.
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• In another rain-related incident, a 50-year-old man, identified as Ibrahim Qaiser, died after being electrocuted when rainwater entered Rawalpindi's Arya Mohalla, according to police.

District authorities remarked the water level at Rawal Dam had reached 1, 751.90 feet. The dam's spillways opened at 2: 00 PM. Army Deployed as Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Emergency in Rawalpindi.

Rescue 1122, police and other relevant departments have been placed on alert and directed to take all necessary precautionary measures during the opening of the spillways.

Meanwhile, the district administration has additionally appealed to residents to stay away from water drains and low-lying areas due to the risk posed by rising water levels.

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall caused the roof of a house to collapse in Islamabad's Sector G-III, leaving one man dead and another injured.

Police remarked rescue workers recovered the victim's body and pulled the injured person from the debris. Both were shifted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Evacuation Alert Issued After Nullah Lai Water Level Hits Critical Level.

Authorities are additionally closely monitoring the water level in Nullah Lai and other drains throughout Rawalpindi.

Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir remarked the water level at Gawalmandi had fallen from an earlier 26 feet to 21 feet. The water level at Kattarian was additionally recorded at 21 feet.

While residents living near the drain were alerted concerning the possibility of further rises, warning sirens were sounded earlier after water levels rose.

Authorities have pressed residents in affected areas to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary movement near drains, standing water and other potentially hazardous locations. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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Taken together, the developments around islamabad to Open Rawal Dam Spillways as Water Level Rises point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.