Rain continues across the twin cities, with authorities monitoring water levels in Kattarian and Gawalmandi as rainfall remains under control.
Rain continued across Rawalpindi and Islamabad from early Monday morning, with several areas of the twin cities receiving measurable rainfall, according to rainfall data and the local administration.
Saidpur recorded the highest rainfall at 26 millimeters, followed by Shamsabad, where 23 millimeters was recorded. Pirwadhai and Gawalmandi also received 23 millimeters of rain each.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s H-8/2 station recorded 21 millimeters, while Bokra CTTI I-12 received 17 millimeters. E-11 near Golra recorded 12 millimeters, while Chaklala near Kacheri received 11 millimeters.
New Katarian recorded 4 millimeters of rainfall.
The rainfall also led to increased water levels at monitoring points in the twin cities. Water levels in Katarian were recorded at 5.5 feet, while Gawalmandi recorded a water level of 2 feet.
The administration said the situation was currently under control and that continuous monitoring was underway in areas affected by rainfall.
Authorities said a pre-alert would be issued if the water level at Katarian reaches 11.4 feet. In Gawalmandi, a pre-alert will be issued if the water level reaches 8.3 feet.
Officials are continuing to monitor rainfall and water levels as the weather system affects different parts of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
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