Flash Flooding Hits Rawalpindi Amid Relentless Rains
The floods have brought the community together, with rescue efforts underway and support pouring in for those affected. As the people of Rawalpindi and Punjab navigate this challenging time, the focus remains on ensuring safety and minimizing damage from the ongoing monsoon rains.
Torrential rains have triggered flash flooding in Rawalpindi, with water levels in Nullah Leh reaching 15-16 feet, prompting a high alert and evacuation warnings for affected areas including Mehar Colony, Dhoke Hassu, and Pirwadhai.
The situation is being closely monitored, with the Pakistan Army on standby if needed, as authorities sound flood sirens and place emergency services on high alert. Residents are being urged to move to higher ground as rainwater enters homes and several bridges are left underwater. The devastating floods are part of a larger monsoon rain pattern affecting Punjab, where at least 44 people have been killed and hundreds injured due to widespread structural damage.
The hardest-hit areas in Punjab include Lahore, Okara, Faisalabad, and surrounding districts, with 16 people killed in Balochistan. Roof collapses and electrocution have been major causes of fatalities, with citizens advised to avoid staying in dilapidated or mud-structured homes. The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has recorded significant monsoon rainfall across most districts, with more downpours expected until July 17.
As the monsoon cycle continues, the Punjab government has pledged full support to protect lives and livestock, with emergency services working tirelessly to mitigate the effects of the relentless rains. The situation in Rawalpindi and surrounding areas remains critical, with residents bracing for further flooding and damage.