The fourth spell of monsoon has intensified in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Intermittent heavy rains that have provided relief from sweltering heat and humidity, while the weather has been pleasant.

However, on the other hand, torrential rains have sounded the alarm in low-lying areas, overflowing drains and disrupting life in many areas.

According to the Met Office, 69 mm of rainfall was recorded in the Saidpur area of Islamabad, 39 mm in Bassein, 30 mm in Taramri, and 24 mm in Golra during the last 12 hours. 71 mm of rainfall was recorded in Chaklala and 51 mm in Bokra areas of Rawalpindi.

The water level in Nala Lai has risen to a dangerous level. The water flow at Katarin has reached 7 feet and 4 feet at Gawalmandi, which is likely to affect nearby settlements.

The Met Office said that more rain is expected in the next 1 to 3 hours, which may further worsen the situation in low-lying areas.

On the other hand, the water level in Rawal Dam has reached 1750.10 acre feet. Officials have informed that the spillways of Rawal Dam will be opened at 11am today to keep the water level under control. Along with this, there is a fear of an increase in the flow of water in the Korang Nallah.

In view of the possible dangers, the NDMA has issued an advance alert to all relevant agencies and has directed citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and exercise caution in low-lying areas.

According to the Met Office, the rains are likely to continue for the next 24 hours, due to which citizens have been instructed to stay away from rivers and low-lying areas, while the administration has been instructed to remain on high alert.

An alert has been issued in Rawalpindi due to the high level of Nala Lai. The water level has reached 9 feet at Katarian and 6 feet in Gawalmandi. WASA has deployed heavy machinery at Gawalmandi, while rescue teams are present in Katarian and Gawalmandi.

The leaves of all staff of WASA, Rescue 1122 and Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) have been canceled. A complete ban has been imposed on bathing in rivers and canals and strict action has been decided to be taken against violations.

Meanwhile, rainwater drains overflowed in Saidpur Village of Islamabad. Heavy rains caused 163 mm of water to fall in three hours, causing the drains to resemble rivers. Vehicles were swept away in the Saidpur drain, a wall collapsed during development work, houses were damaged and water entered low-lying areas.

According to reports, construction work on the Saidpur drain was completed this week, but due to illegal encroachments, water could not be drained, causing water to accumulate in low-lying areas.

The Islamabad administration says that after the rain stops, illegal structures will be demolished to avoid any future emergencies.

According to the Met Office, the rains are likely to continue for the next 24 hours, due to which citizens have been instructed to stay away from rivers and low-lying areas, while the administration has been instructed to remain on high alert.