The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of possible flooding in Leh Nullah as heavy rainfall continues in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with authorities directed to remain alert and prepare for possible evacuations from low-lying areas.
The Met Office said further heavy rain over the next few hours could cause water to accumulate in low-lying areas and increase water levels in local drains, particularly Leh Nullah.
A flood alert was issued after water levels at Kattarian and Gawalmandi crossed designated thresholds. According to the PMD, the water level at Kattarian reached 21 feet and at Gawalmandi 16 feet at 6:30am before fluctuating. By 11:30am, the levels stood at 16 feet and 19 feet, respectively.
The department directed relevant authorities to make arrangements for the possible evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas and urged all stakeholders to closely monitor the situation and take precautionary measures if conditions worsen.
The PMD recorded 122mm of rainfall at Shamsabad, 121mm at Kutcheri Chowk, 119mm at Kattarian, 118mm at Pirwadhai, 100mm at Zero Point, 100mm at Bokra, 95mm at Saidpur and 94mm at Golra.
Meanwhile, Rescue 1122 said a madrassah in Saddar was evacuated after rainwater entered its premises. Around 150 children were safely evacuated from one of the buildings, with no casualties reported.
The Met Office had a day earlier forecast further rainfall and warned of possible urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, as well as Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot and Lahore.
Separately, a couple was killed and their two daughters injured on Tuesday after the roof of their house collapsed in Madina Town, Shahzad Town, following three days of heavy rain.
Islamabad traffic police issued an advisory urging motorists and motorcyclists to reduce speed, maintain a safe distance and exercise caution on rain-soaked roads.
Drivers were advised to avoid unnecessary speeding, remain within designated lanes and use fog lights when visibility is poor. They were also urged to use side mirrors, indicators and seat belts properly.
Motorcyclists were directed to use the extreme left lane, avoid risky manoeuvres and wear helmets at all times.
Rawalpindi traffic police issued similar instructions, urging citizens to remain cautious and follow traffic directions during the ongoing rainfall.
