The Islamabad district administration has decided to open the spillways of Rawal Dam after heavy rainfall in Islamabad and adjoining areas caused the reservoir’s water level to rise.
District authorities said the water level at Rawal Dam had reached 1,751.90 feet. The dam’s spillways opened at 2:00 PM.
Rescue 1122, police and other relevant departments have been placed on alert and directed to take all necessary precautionary measures during the opening of the spillways.
The district administration has also appealed to residents to stay away from water drains and low-lying areas due to the risk posed by rising water levels.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall caused the roof of a house to collapse in Islamabad’s Sector G-III, leaving one man dead and another injured.
Police said rescue workers recovered the victim’s body and pulled the injured person from the debris. Both were shifted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).
Authorities are also closely monitoring the water level in Nullah Lai and other drains across Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir said the water level at Gawalmandi had fallen from an earlier 26 feet to 21 feet. The water level at Kattarian was also recorded at 21 feet.
Warning sirens were sounded earlier after water levels increased, while residents living near the drain were alerted about the possibility of further rises.
Rawalpindi received exceptionally heavy rainfall, with Shamsabad recording 195 millimeters, New Kattarian 180mm, Golra 157mm and the Pakistan Meteorological Department recording 146mm.
In another rain-related incident, a 50-year-old man, identified as Ibrahim Qaiser, died after being electrocuted when rainwater entered Rawalpindi’s Arya Mohalla, according to police.
Authorities have urged residents in affected areas to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary movement near drains, standing water and other potentially hazardous locations.
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