Rawalpindi has recorded its heaviest rainfall in 16 years, with torrential rains bringing up to 230 millimeters of rain to different parts of the city.
According to a spokesperson for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), New Katarian recorded the highest rainfall at 230mm. Shamsabad received 203mm, Chaklala recorded 206mm, while Golra received 157mm of rainfall.
The PDMA has issued an alert for residents living near Nullah Lai, urging them to take necessary precautions as authorities continue to monitor the situation. The PDMA control room is operating around the clock to keep track of weather and flood conditions.
Meanwhile, Rawalpindi Cantonment Board Chief Water Engineer Muhammad Ateeq said the latest spell of rainfall had broken a 16-year record.
Speaking to Express News, he said a similar level of rainfall was last recorded in 2010. He added that, on the directions of the Cantonment Board’s Executive Officer, all relevant staff had been placed on high alert.
So far, no major emergency has been reported in the cantonment areas.
Muhammad Ateeq said rainfall was relatively lower in cantonment areas, while the upstream areas of Nullah Lai received significantly heavier rain.
An emergency center has also been established, allowing residents to contact authorities for assistance around the clock.
According to the chief engineer, the cantonment has been divided into six sectors, where flood relief camps have been established to deal with any emergency.
He added that officials in the control room are responding immediately to calls received from residents as authorities remain on alert following the record-breaking rainfall.
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