ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has issued a fresh advisory for residents of Islamabad following the onset of a new spell of monsoon rains in the twin cities.
Heavy downpours have been forecasted in the Margalla Hills, raising concerns of landslides and urban flash floods.
Residents of Saidpur Village and Sector E-11 have been particularly urged to remain vigilant due to their proximity to vulnerable areas.
The CDA has warned that water levels in the Swan River and the Korang Nullah may rise, posing a potential threat to nearby settlements.
Citizens living near streams and drainage channels have been advised to exercise caution during rainfall. Authorities have also appealed to the public not to dump waste in nullahs, as it may block the flow of water and increase the risk of flooding.
Rescue 1122, Metropolitan Police, CDA teams, and other departments are on high alert to respond to any emergencies. Emergency staff have been deployed in sensitive areas to ensure a timely response to possible flooding or landslides.
Residents have also been requested to immediately report any blockages or dangerous situations caused by rainfall to the relevant authorities.
Rainfall, which began intermittently on Saturday night, intensified on Sunday morning, causing water accumulation on major roads in the capital. The downpour created difficulties for commuters, particularly school children and office-goers. Authorities have been working to clear blocked roads and ensure smooth traffic flow, but low-lying areas remain vulnerable to waterlogging.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), more rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected over the next 24 hours in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab, and parts of Balochistan. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Potohar region, Kashmir, and northern Punjab, raising the possibility of localized flooding and landslides.
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