Heavy rainfall of 150 mm in just a few minutes in Islamabad, particularly in the E-11 sector, led to water accumulation on roads due to sewer overflows.
Rainwater also entered several basements that had already been sealed by the district administration.
De-watering operations are underway at a rapid pace under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad.
وفاقی دارلحکومت خصوصا ای الیون میں چند ہی منٹس میں 150 ملی میٹر بارش ہونے کے بعد نالہ اوورفلو کرنے سے وجہ سے پانی سڑک پر آگیا جبکہ ضلعی انتظامیہ کی جانب سے پہلے سے ہی سیل کی گئی چند بیسمنٹس میں بھی داخل ہوگیا، ڈپٹی کمشنر اسلام آباد کی زیر نگرانی ڈی واٹرنگ کا عمل تیزی سے جاری ہے…
— DC Islamabad (@dcislamabad) September 1, 2026
Rescue operations are also continuing in D-12/2 after the collapse of a protective wall, though no loss of life or property has been reported.
Traffic flow on several roads, including the Expressway, has slowed due to water accumulation.
Traffic police are assisting in managing the situation.
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