RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD – Rawalpindi and Islamabad witnessed massive rains, causing water logging and leaving residents scrambling as torrential rain flooded underpasses, streets and even homes.
A powerful spell of rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms disrupted routine life across Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with several areas inundated and rainwater entering homes.
The downpour turned several roads and streets into virtual ponds, while underpasses in Islamabad’s G-6 sector were submerged in rainwater, creating difficulties for commuters.
راولپنڈی اور اسلام اباد میں اس وقت قیامت خیز بارش ہو رہی ہے۔۔۔ خوفناک بجلی چمک رہی ہے۔۔
اللہ رحم اور کرم فرمائے۔۔#Islamabad #Rain pic.twitter.com/H4hA1GGw70— Siddiqui.A (@SiddiquiPk47) August 22, 2026
The situation was particularly severe in Chatta Bakhtawar, where streets and roads were flooded and rainwater reportedly entered residential houses, leaving residents struggling to cope with the sudden accumulation. The heavy rainfall also affected electricity supply in different areas, adding to the difficulties faced by residents.
Rain emergency declared in Rawalpindi
In response to the worsening situation, authorities have declared a rain emergency in Rawalpindi. WASA teams have been mobilised, with staff and heavy machinery deployed at different locations to clear accumulated rainwater and respond to emergencies.
Officials are closely monitoring vulnerable points as further rainfall could aggravate urban flooding in low-lying areas.
Met Office forecast further rainfall in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeastern Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. The weather department has warned that heavy rainfall could occur at isolated locations, while a risk of rising water levels and flooding in streams and hill torrents has also been highlighted.
The forecast raised concerns about additional urban flooding and disruption in vulnerable areas if intense showers continue.
Meanwhile, the weather situation is being accompanied by rising river levels. Indus River is currently experiencing medium-level flooding at Kalabagh, where water inflow has reached 397,000 cusecs, according to the available flood situation data.
Low-level flooding has also been reported at Tarbela Dam, Chashma Barrage, Taunsa Barrage, Guddu Barrage and Sukkur Barrage. Despite rising water levels at several key points, the Flood Forecasting Division Lahore said the situation in other rivers across the country remains normal.
With more rain forecast in several parts of the country, authorities remain on alert, particularly in areas vulnerable to urban flooding, flash floods and rising river levels.
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