Name: Evacuation Alert Issued After Nullah Lai Water Level Hits Critical Level
Uploaded: 2026-09-01T05:10:03+00:00
Description: Heavy rainfall in Rawalpindi has pushed the water level in Nullah Lai close to the critical evacuation mark, prompting authorities to issue an alert for residents in low-lying areas. According to the alert, the water level at Katarian rose to 19.5 feet, just below the 20-foot evacuation threshold, while the level at Gwalmandi reached 13 feet.

Heavy rainfall in Rawalpindi has pushed the water level in Nullah Lai close to the critical evacuation mark, prompting authorities to issue an alert for residents in low-lying areas. According to the alert, the water level at Katarian rose to 19.5 feet, just below the 20-foot evacuation threshold, while the level at Gwalmandi reached 13 feet.

Heavy rainfall in Rawalpindi has pushed the water level in Nullah Lai close to the critical evacuation mark, prompting authorities to issue an alert for residents in low-lying areas.

According to the alert, the water level at Katarian rose to 19.5 feet, just below the 20-foot evacuation threshold, while the level at Gwalmandi reached 13 feet.

🚨 HIGH EVACUATION ALERT: Nullah Lai, Rawalpindi Heavy rainfall has pushed water levels near critical evacuation limits (20 ft): • Katarian: 19.5 ft • Gwalmandi: 13 ft ⚠️ Residents in low-lying areas along Nullah Lai must evacuate to safe locations immediately. #NullahLai pic.twitter.com/OERIS1F5y9

— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) September 1, 2026

Residents living in low-lying areas along Nullah Lai have been urged to move to safe locations immediately.

The warning comes after heavy rain raised water levels rapidly in the area.

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