Pakistan Army Joins Rawalpindi Rescue Efforts
The Pakistan Army has been deployed in Rawalpindi to assist civil authorities with rescue and relief operations after intense rainfall created an emergency situation across parts of the city.
The deployment comes as authorities step up preparations in areas vulnerable to urban flooding. WASA teams have also been mobilised, with heavy machinery positioned at strategic locations to respond quickly to flooding, drainage problems and other weather related emergencies.
Rescue and response teams remain ready to move into affected areas if conditions deteriorate.
The situation intensified as water levels in Nullah Lai continued to rise. At Kattarian, the water level reached 27 feet, while Gawalmandi recorded a flow of 21 feet.
Warning sirens and alerts were activated to keep communities in surrounding areas informed about the developing situation.
Rainfall has also been exceptionally heavy in several parts of Rawalpindi. Shamsabad recorded the highest rainfall at 195 millimetres, followed by New Kattarian with 180 millimetres, putting additional pressure on the city’s drainage infrastructure.
Authorities have advised residents to remain indoors where possible and avoid unnecessary travel while the weather emergency continues. Motorists have particularly been urged to avoid flooded roads, low lying areas and routes close to waterways where conditions can change quickly.
The presence of the Pakistan Army alongside WASA and other emergency teams is strengthening Rawalpindi’s ability to respond to potential flooding and rescue situations. Heavy machinery has been placed at key points so that teams can act quickly when required.
Officials continue to monitor rainfall, drainage systems and Nullah Lai while keeping emergency resources ready..
The Pakistan Army has been deployed in Rawalpindi to assist civil authorities with rescue and relief operations after intense rainfall created an emergency situation across parts of the city.
The Pakistan Army has been deployed in Rawalpindi to assist civil authorities with rescue and relief operations after intense rainfall created an emergency situation across parts of the city.
The deployment comes as authorities step up preparations in areas vulnerable to urban flooding. WASA teams have also been mobilised, with heavy machinery positioned at strategic locations to respond quickly to flooding, drainage problems and other weather related emergencies.
Rescue and response teams remain ready to move into affected areas if conditions deteriorate.
The situation intensified as water levels in Nullah Lai continued to rise. At Kattarian, the water level reached 27 feet, while Gawalmandi recorded a flow of 21 feet.
Warning sirens and alerts were activated to keep communities in surrounding areas informed about the developing situation.
Rainfall has also been exceptionally heavy in several parts of Rawalpindi. Shamsabad recorded the highest rainfall at 195 millimetres, followed by New Kattarian with 180 millimetres, putting additional pressure on the city’s drainage infrastructure.
Authorities have advised residents to remain indoors where possible and avoid unnecessary travel while the weather emergency continues. Motorists have particularly been urged to avoid flooded roads, low lying areas and routes close to waterways where conditions can change quickly.
The presence of the Pakistan Army alongside WASA and other emergency teams is strengthening Rawalpindi’s ability to respond to potential flooding and rescue situations. Heavy machinery has been placed at key points so that teams can act quickly when required.
Officials continue to monitor rainfall, drainage systems and Nullah Lai while keeping emergency resources ready..
