Torrential rains wreak havoc in Punjab, trigger urban flooding in twin cities

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Rawalpindi: Heavy rains continued to kill Islamabad and neighboring Malik Rawalpindi and the twin cities suffered more than 240 mm of rainfall during the 18 -hour long shower spell.

According to a spokesman for the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), the managing director of the authority arrived at 111 brigade of Pakistan Army as it was decided to call the army in case of an emergency.

With further rainfall with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the sound of sirens was coming in the surrounding areas of Nila Leah as the water level had increased to 22 feet, indicating that the Met Office had been issued withdrawal orders.

WASA has said that the emergency of the rain has been implemented and its teams and heavy machinery have been deployed in the lowly areas of Rawalpindi, which includes engaged in drainage efforts to deal with drainage water.

“The water level was 22 feet and 23 feet 23 feet in the city,” said Saleem Ashraf, the WASA Rawalpindi Manning Director (MD) Saleem Ashraf, said, adding that the drainage is being carried out across the city.

Meanwhile, Rescue 1122 has also been alerted, with a district administration official advised people at safer places before the flood of citizens and have to evacuate dilapidated buildings.

In a statement, Chief Minister Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that emergencies have been announced in different areas of the province due to “extraordinary” torrential rains and floods.

He wrote on his X -handle, “Government agencies are working with enthusiasm and effort. The administration has been instructed to inform the public through sirens and announcements.”

He also urged the people to cooperate with the institutions and follow the security guidelines.

Meanwhile, in Rawalpindi, the water level in Nila Leah has started to decline as the rain stopped after 18 hours.

Chakwal Cloud Bust

Apart from the twin cities, heavy rainfall is encountered in different parts of Punjab. The cloud was observed in Chakwal, which caused a maximum of 449 mm of rainfall.

Entering the houses, several low -lying areas are submerged with water. The district administration has said that rescue operations are underway to transport citizens to safer places.

According to the additional deputy commissioner, the serious situation is the result of cloud burst.

“The civil administration is working to save the citizens,” said Bilal bin Hafiz.

In addition, due to continuous rainfall overnight, the district administration asks the district administration and a helicopter to save the rivers and canals in floods and floods.

Rescue teams are facing difficulties due to high water levels.

Also, Sheikhupura and its surrounding areas also suffered heavy rains of up to 217 mm.

Talking about heavy rains and situation in Punjab, Secretary Emergency Services Dr Rizwan said that more than 400 mm of rainfall was recorded in Chakwal and for that reason, the situation was difficult to manage.

Various small dams have been swept away in the district, which has caused a flood -like situation. In addition, the water has also entered the historic Katas Raj Temple near the rat Syedan Shah town in the Potohar region.

“Climate change is a major challenge all over the world,” he said while talking about Geo News program “Geo Pakistan”.

“So far, during the monsoon season, the roofs of about 310 houses have fallen in Punjab and 15 traffic accidents have been reported due to rain. [in the province].

Dr. Rizwan revealed, “From June 16, around 90 deaths were reported in various accidents in Punjab.

With the rescue data of the department, at least 43 deaths will be shown in various rains incidents in Punjab from tomorrow. The deputy commissioner of Rawalpindi has announced a one -day holiday in the district.

Read a statement issued by the DC Office on X, “The public is asked to stay at home and not leave their homes unnecessarily.”

On the overall situation in the province, a rescue spokesman said that at least 130 incidents of roofs and walls were reported in Punjab.

16 of the total 43 deaths, five in Lahore, five in Sheikhupura, four in Okara and Papatan and two in Chakwal.

Nine people were killed in Faisalabad, one in Bahadine, Nanakana and Sahiwal.

Apart from Punjab, Balochistan is also suffering from heavy rains, Jahanzeb Khan Jahanzib Khan Ghanozai, director general of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), has said that 16 people have been killed and six were injured in various rains related incidents.

Talking about “Geo Pakistan”, he said, “Due to the rains, 11 houses were completely destroyed in Balochistan, 47 partial damage.”

Monsoon rains continue till the beginning of September, he added.

To meet Prime Minister NDMA

In the light of various rainfall incidents, efforts are being made to rescue civil and military personnel in different areas. In Jhelum, 50 rescue workers using six boats are making rescue efforts and have saved 57 people from flash floods.

Rescue teams are also engaged in operations in Mianwali, Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Atak, DG Khan and Rahim Yar Khan.

Rescue spokesman said that 198 people were recovered and shifted to the hospital in a total of 129 incidents and a total of 641 people and 176 animals have been rescued from Punjab.

Also, the Pakistan Army has also started relief work in different areas affected by the flood.

Army personnel have arrived in Jhelum and Darampur to deliver flood victims to safer places and are providing food and medical help to the victims with other necessary facilities.

In addition, sources say that in light of the dangerous situation, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will visit the NDMA office and will be briefed on the rain and flood situation and the damage to the present.

More rain expects

The NDMA agency said Thursday that heavy rains have been linked to 54 deaths in the last 24 hours after the Monsoon arrival in late June.

“In the last 24 hours, 54 people were killed and 227 were injured in the last 24 hours, most of whom were reported from Punjab,” the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) spokesman told AFP.

He said that 70 children, including 70 children and close to 500 have been injured since the monsoon’s start on June 26, he said.

The NDMA has said that cities across the country are facing floods while rivers and canals are likely to flow due to heavy rains in the next 24 hours.

“Heavy rains, including wind and storms, are likely to be in the districts of Punjab, Lahore, Chakwal, Attock, Lalm, Khush, Sargodha, Gujran, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Kasur, Sheikhupura and Hafsabad in the next 12 hours.”

Meanwhile, Islamabad and Rawalpindi are likely to face heavy rains for the next 24 to 48 hours.

The NDMA warned that “the nearest and lower areas of Nola Leah should be ready to immediately evacuate and cooperate with the relevant agencies in the form of warning sirens,” the NDMA warned that people were advised to cross the rivers, bridges and flooded roads in case of high flow.