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

Authorities have issued a flood alert for Leh Nullah as heavy rainfall continues to batter Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned that the downpour, expected to persist, could lead to water accumulation in low-lying areas and rising water levels in local drains, particularly Leh Nullah.

The alert was specifically raised as water levels at Kattarian and Gawalmandi surpassed designated thresholds. While levels initially decreased, they began to rise again, recorded at 18 feet at Kattarian and 17 feet at Gawalmandi. The PMD has urged authorities to prepare for the evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas and called on all stakeholders to remain vigilant and monitor the situation closely.

Significant rainfall has been recorded across the region, with Shamsabad reporting 122mm and Kutcheri Chowk 121mm. The Met Office had previously warned of potential urban flooding in several cities, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore.

In a separate incident related to the heavy rains, a couple died and their daughters were injured when the roof of their house collapsed in Madina Town, Shahzad Town, after three days of continuous downpour. Traffic police in both Rawalpindi and Islamabad have issued advisories urging motorists to exercise caution, reduce speed, maintain safe distances, and use fog lights where necessary due to wet roads and reduced visibility.