The Pakistan Army has been called in to assist with rescue and relief operations in Rawalpindi as torrential rains inundated low-lying areas and increased the risk of urban flooding across the city. Army troops have reached several areas to support authorities in ongoing emergency operations, while the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has declared a rain emergency and placed its teams on high alert.

The Pakistan Army has been called in to assist with rescue and relief operations in Rawalpindi as torrential rains inundated low-lying areas and increased the risk of urban flooding across the city.

Army troops have reached several areas to support authorities in ongoing emergency operations, while the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has declared a rain emergency and placed its teams on high alert.

WASA personnel and heavy machinery have been deployed to vulnerable locations, including Liaquat Bagh, Committee Chowk Underpass, Murree Road, and Sadiqabad.

Authorities are closely monitoring Nullah Lai and other major drains following a sharp rise in water levels. The water flow at Kattarian reached 27 feet, while the level at Gawalmandi was recorded at 21 feet.

Warning sirens were sounded after water levels in Nullah Lai increased, and residents living near the drain were alerted about the possibility of further rises.

Rawalpindi received exceptionally heavy rainfall during the latest spell. Shamsabad recorded 195mm of rain, while New Kattarian received 180mm, Golra recorded 157mm and the Pakistan Meteorological Department recorded 146mm.

WASA has urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and remain indoors as emergency teams continue to deal with the effects of the torrential rain.

Meanwhile, Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Nadeem Nasir visited several affected areas and reviewed the situation around Nullah Lai.

Speaking to the media, he said Rawalpindi and Islamabad had received nearly 200mm of rainfall overall during the ongoing weather spell.

The district administration has also announced a holiday for public and private educational institutions in Rawalpindi due to the heavy rainfall and the prevailing weather situation.

The deputy commissioner urged parents to keep children at home and avoid allowing them to go outside unnecessarily.

Nadeem Nasir said the Pakistan Army remains on standby to support the civil administration in rescue and relief efforts as authorities continue to monitor the situation.

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