The ongoing heavy monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in different parts of the country.

The torrential rains have caused flooding in Chakwal, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Lahore and several areas of southern Punjab.

Cloudbursts and overflowing drains have paralysed life in many places, while at least 32 people have died in accidents across Punjab.

According to the Met Office, this series of rains is likely to continue for the next few days, in view of which citizens have been appealed to be cautious and stay away from low-lying areas.

The cloudburst in Chakwal, late last night has cause severe floods, inundating several areas. A drain burst its banks in Jhelum, drowning dozens of cattle and trapping fifteen people. Rescue teams are continuing their operations, where 423 mm of rain has been recorded so far.

People in Islamabad and Rawalpindi are still receiving intermittent heavy rains. WASA, rescue and civil defense teams have been deployed in the low-lying areas of Rawalpindi.

The water level of Nala Lai has risen to a dangerous level, with 16 feet recorded at Katarian and 14 feet at Gowalmandi Bridge. Sirens have been sounded in view of the danger, while preparations have been made to call in the Pakistani army.

Meanwhile, the death toll due to torrential rains in other districts of Punjab, including Lahore, has reached 32. 16 people, including two women and a child, died in Lahore, four each in Faisalabad and Raiwind, two young girls drowned in Pakpattan, while deaths were also reported in Sheikhupura, Shahkot, Arifwala, Nankana Sahib, Borewala and Okara.

In a incident, motorcyclist fell into a manhole filled with rainwater in the Shahdara area of Lahore, but was rescued by citizens present on the spot.

After the footage of the incident was broadcast on Aaj News, the provincial minister for urban development took notice, and the ADC and SDO of Shahdara were suspended.

In Rajanpur, floods from the Koh-e-Sulaiman mountain range have wreaked havoc, cutting off land connectivity to several villages and causing severe damage to standing crops.

The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a severe flood warning at Mangla on the Jhelum River, saying that the inflow of water is likely to reach 350,000 to 450,000 cusecs. All concerned agencies have been directed to remain on high alert.