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Rawalpindi and Islamabad face severe flooding from heavy monsoon rains
Heavy monsoon rains have caused significant urban flooding and disruption in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi has issued a high alert, noting that the current rainfall is the heaviest of the ongoing monsoon season, with over 140 mm recorded in several areas.
Low-lying localities, including parts of the Chaklala Cantonment Board, have been inundated. In Rawalpindi, water levels in Nullah Lai reached approximately 20 to 21 feet at Katarian. Residents in Javed Colony, Nadeem Colony, and Muslim Colony have been advised to relocate to safer areas. In Mumtaz Town, floodwaters reportedly entered dozens of homes, reaching depths of up to six feet.
On the M2 motorway, heavy rain contributed to a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in one fatality and 10 injuries.
Regarding regional water management, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported that the Tarbela Dam has reached 100 percent capacity, while the Mangla Dam is at 68 percent. The current monsoon spell is expected to continue until August 21.
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Indus River · Islamabad · Mangla Dam · Pakistan Meteorological Department · Rawalpindi · Tarbela Dam · Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA)
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A traffic accident on the M2 motorway involving multiple vehicles resulted in one death and 10 injuries. humnews.pk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The current rainfall spell is the heaviest of the ongoing monsoon season. desitalkchicago.com · www.latestly.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tarbela Dam has reached 100 percent capacity. humnews.pk
- [● 3 SOURCES] More than 140 mm of rainfall has been recorded so far. desitalkchicago.com · www.latestly.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The sixth spell of monsoon rains is expected to continue until August 21. humnews.pk
- [● 3 SOURCES] WASA Rawalpindi has been placed on high alert. desitalkchicago.com · www.latestly.com · thecsrjournal.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mangla Dam is 68 percent full. humnews.pk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Floodwater reached approximately six feet inside homes in Mumtaz Town. dailytimes.com.pk