Heavy rainfall adds to locals' woes in twin cities
The authorities have issued red alert regarding possible flood in River Soan.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Heavy rainfall in parts of the country including twin cities have created immense difficulties for the locals, badly affecting their routine life.
The rain that started at night continued till 7.30 on Thursday morning. The water level in Nullah Lai has risen to 17 feet whereas shops, houses, streets and roads are inundated with rain water.
The authorities have also issued red alert regarding possible flood in River Soan.
On the other hand, At least nine people including a minor girl have been killed in various roof collapse and electrocution incidents in parts of the country.
Meanwhile, Peshawar and Charsadda have also witnessed severe rain that caused damage to the houses and shops.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), rain-thunderstorm with isolated heavy to very heavy falls expected at scattered places in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, FATA and Kashmir. Rain-thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls expected at scattered places in southern Punjab (D.G.Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal divisions), Quetta, Zhob, Kalat, Sibbi divisions and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Light rain/drizzle is also expected at a few places along Sindh coast.
