Heavy rains across Punjab in the last 24 hours have disrupted normal life and caused widespread destruction.

The Met Office recorded 423 mm of rainfall in Chakwal in the last 24 hours, the highest in the province so far.

Rawalpindi recorded 230 mm of rain, while Islamabad received 200 mm, leading to water accumulation in many areas.

Other areas include Gawalmandi, which received 150 mm, and New Katarian, where 145 mm of rain was recorded.

Meanwhile, Murree received 41 mm of rain, which raised concerns over potential landslides in the region.

Here is the breakdown of rainfall recorded in cities across Punjab in the last 24 hours:

City Rainfall

Chakwal 423 mm

Rawalpindi 230 mm

Islamabad 200 mm

Gawalmandi 150 mm

Kotli 57 mm

Rawalakot 48 mm

Hafizabad 44 mm

Murree 41 mm

Kakul 36 mm

Pattan 26 mm

Balakot 24 mm

The Met Department forecast more rains over the next few days which may cause flooding in rivers. The public has been appealed to take precautionary measures.