Heavy rain lashes twin cities
Emergency was declared at nullah Lai as heavy rain hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Authorities have declared emergency at the nullah Lai, which runs through Rawalpindi city, as Islamabad and Rawalpindi received heavy rain on early Sunday morning.
According to Flood Control Unit, 105 milimetre of rain was recorded so far in the twin cities.
Sources informed that nullah Lai was in low flood and water level crossed 12-foot mark.
Meanwhile, five feeders also tripped in Islamabad due to heavy rain and the federal capital remained under darkness during the night.
Flight schedule at the Benazir International Airport was also disturbed and a private airlines flight from Dubai to Islamabad was diverted to Karachi.
According to Met Office, more rain is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and some other parts of the country during next 24 hours.
