A heavy spell of rain early Wednesday morning brought much-needed relief from the sweltering heat and humidity in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, dramatically cooling temperatures and refreshing the atmosphere. The downpour also significantly boosted water levels in underground reservoirs and key dams, including Rawal and Khanpur.
According to the Meteorological Department, more rain is expected in the coming days, prompting the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) to declare a rain emergency across vulnerable zones. WASA teams, equipped with heavy machinery, were deployed to manage drainage in flood-prone areas.
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The rain caused the water level in Nullah Leh to rise sharply, peaking at 12 feet at Katarian Bridge and 10 feet at Gawalmandi Bridge. However, levels began to recede quickly once the rain stopped, averting any major flooding. Parts of Murree Road and other low-lying areas experienced water accumulation but were swiftly addressed by WASA.
Rainfall varied across the twin cities, with Islamabad’s Saidpur village recording the highest at 82mm. Other figures included Bokra 68mm, Shamsabad 56mm, Chaklala and Pirwadhai 53mm each, and Golra 25mm.
To assess the situation on the ground, MNA Tahira Aurangzeb, Deputy Commissioner Hasan Waqar Cheema, and WASA MD Muhammad Saleem Ashraf visited the Gawalmandi Bridge. WASA officials highlighted that proactive cleaning of Nullah Leh channels played a key role in averting a crisis. Staff leave has been cancelled and emergency personnel remain on alert in response to further rain forecasts.
