Heavy rainfall in Islamabad has exposed leaks at several points inside the Parliament House, with water accumulating in different parts of the building.
The roof near the Senate Hall lobby reportedly started leaking, leaving water pooled on the floor. Parliament staff placed dustbins under the leaking sections to collect the water.
The chamber of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was additionally affected by the rain. While his Principal Staff Officer’s room additionally saw water accumulation, water reportedly started dripping from the ceiling of his chamber.
Staff placed dustbins in the affected areas to prevent the water from spreading further.
The persistent leakage has also reportedly kicked off damaging the floor of Bilawal’s chamber.
What happened
Meanwhile, a rain emergency was declared in Islamabad and Rawalpindi following heavy rainfall in the twin cities. Authorities have deployed emergency teams and heavy machinery to several low-lying areas against the backdrop of concerns concerning urban flooding.
WASA Managing Director said water levels in Nullah Lai have risen, with the level reaching 10.5 feet at Kattarian and 8.5 feet at Gawalmandi.
Shamsabad recorded the highest rainfall in Rawalpindi at around 116 millimeters. Heavy machinery has been deployed at Liaquat Bagh, Committee Chowk Underpass, Murree Road, Dhok Khaba, Circular Road and Sadiqabad.
Officials are monitoring Nullah Lai and other vulnerable areas and have directed emergency teams to remain ready for any further rise in water levels.
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