In Pictures: Spillways of Rawal Dam open after torrential rain in twin cities
Spillways of Rawal Dam have been opened after the water level touched the level of 1752 feet
(WebDesk) - Heavy downpour for two consecutive days severely affected Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Torrential rain in twin cities wreaks havoc in low laying localities. Thunderstorm with heavy rainfall up to 202mm along with gusty winds has been recorded.
Torrential rain inundated the low laying roads and streets. Rainwater overflowing from clogged drains flooded roads in some areas, affecting the movement of vehicles.
Due to continuous rainfall, a flood like situation was feared in twin cities. Spillways of Rawal Dam have been opened after the water level touched the level of 1752 feet. At least 162 millimeters of rain was recorded in the federal capital.
According to met office, more rain is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and some other parts of the country during next 24 hours. The weak monsoon currents are continuously penetrating the upper parts of the country and are set to strengthen.
RAWALPINDI: A view of traffic jam on Murree road during downpour.
RAWALPINDI: A motorcyclist on the way under the cover of raincoat during downpour.
RAWALPINDI: People stand bedside a car fallen in sewerage line to heavy rainfall at Naya Mohalla area. Intermittent downpours inundated low-lying areas of Rawalpindi overnight, as authorities declared ‘rain emergency’ in Rawalpindi late Monday. At least 202 millimetres of rain was recorded. Heavy rain also raised the water level in Nullah Lai to 6.5ft, prompting the district administration to take precautionary measures to tackle possible flooding.
RAWALPINDI: A view of flooded road in Kohati Bazaar rafter heavy rainfall. Intermittent downpours inundated low-lying areas of Rawalpindi overnight, as authorities declared ‘rain emergency’ in Rawalpindi late Monday.
RAWALPINDI: A view of flooded street of Feroz Pura rafter heavy rainfall.
ISLAMABAD: After the heavy rains in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the water touched the level of 1752 feet at Rawal Dam.
ISLAMABAD: After the heavy rains in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the water touched the level of 1752 feet at Rawal Dam.
ISLAMABAD: Spillways of Rawal Dam have been opened after the water level touched the level of 1752 feet. At least 162 millimeters of rain was recorded in the federal capital.
ISLAMABAD: A view of the overflown Rawal Dam. Spillways of Rawal Dam have been opened after the water level touched the level of 1752 feet.
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