# Heavy rainfall and emergency response in Islamabad and Rawp

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/heavy-rainfall-and-emergency-response-in-islamabad-and-rawp
> Updated: 2026-09-28T04:37:53.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Heavy rainfall in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi led authorities to declare a rain emergency in Rawalpindi. The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) mobilized staff and machinery to manage accumulated water, while agencies like Rescue 1122 were placed on high alert to monitor Nullah Lai and other major drains.

Weather forecasts indicated continued thunderstorms and rain across Islamabad, upper Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The downpour caused significant traffic congestion on the Islamabad Expressway and various motorways. Additionally, a severed optical fiber cable caused a localized internet outage in the region, though the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) later confirmed that mobile data and Wi-Fi services were fully restored.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Islamabad and Rawalpindi declare rain emergency after heavy rainfall

Authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have declared a rain emergency following heavy rainfall. Emergency services are on high alert as more storms are forecast for the region.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/islamabad-and-rawalpindi-declare-rain-emergency-after-heavy-rainfall

### 2026-09-28: Rawalpindi and Islamabad restore internet services amid heavy rains

Internet services are restored in Rawalpindi and Islamabad following a fiber cable break, even as heavy rains cause rising water levels in Nullah Lai and severe traffic congestion across the twin cities.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rawalpindi-and-islamabad-restore-internet-services-amid-heavy-rains

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