PMD issues flood alert for Leh Nullah as heavy rains continue to batter Rawalpindi and Islamabad

It also issued a flood alert for Leh Nullah as the water levels at Kattarian and Gawalmandi exceeded the designated thresholds.

According to the Met Office, the water level in Leh Nullah increased to 21 feet at Kattarian and 16 feet at Gawalmandi at 6:30am, before reducing. However, it kicked off to gradually rise again, with water levels at Kattarian and Gawalmandi later recorded as 18 feet and 17 feet, respectively.

The PMD asked authorities to make arrangements for evacuating residents from low-lying areas. The Met department asked all stakeholders concerned to remain highly vigilant, closely monitor the situation, and be prepared to take necessary precautionary measures in case of further escalation.

According to The department, 122mm of rainfall had been recorded at Shamsabad, 121mm at Kutcheri Chowk, 119mm at Kattarian, 118mm at Pirwadhai, 100mm at Zero Point, 100mm at Bokra, 95mm at Saidpur and 94mm in Golra.

A day earlier, the Met Office had predicted more rain and warned that heavy rains may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot and Lahore.

Meanwhile, a couple was killed, and their daughters were injured on Tuesday after the roof of their house collapsed following three days of heavy rainfall in Madina Town, located in Shahzad Town.

Motorists told to slow down

Meanwhile, Islamabad traffic police issued an advisory urging motorists and motorcyclists to reduce their speed, maintain a safe distance and exercise extra caution on wet roads.

It said that motorists should maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead of them, avoid unnecessary speeding and remain within their designated lanes during the rainfall.

It advised drivers to use fog lights where needed, particularly when visibility was reduced, and ensure the proper apply of side mirrors, indicators and seat belts while driving.

Motorcyclists were advised to remain in the extreme left lane, avoid risky manoeuvres and wear helmets at all times. Citizens were also advised to remain alert to changing road conditions and follow traffic instructions to avoid accidents.

Rawalpindi traffic police also issued similar instructions, urging citizens to exercise caution during the rainfall.