Heavy Rainfall Closes Schools and Triggers Alerts in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Severe rainfall has disrupted daily life across Pakistan's twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, forcing school closures and prompting emergency alerts. Authorities have mobilized response teams to manage flooding and ensure public safety.
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Heavy rain lashes Islamabad and Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Heavy rain lashed Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Tuesday morning, inundating low-lying areas and raising the water level in Leh Nullah. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that the water level in Leh Nullah had risen to 29 feet at Kattarian and 23.5 feet at Gawalmandi. Evacuation begun along Kattarian and Gawalmandi as 200mm of rain was recorded in the catchment areas of Leh Nullah. PMD data till 8:20am showed that Saidpur received 104mm of rainfall, 157mm in Golra, 72m...
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A general view of Nullah Lai following heavy rains in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, September 1, 2026. — Geo NewsResidents living around Nullah Lai directed to evacuate.Wasa declares rain emergency in Lai's catchment areas.Agency urges citizens to avoid unnecessary travel.<p...
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