Intermittent rain continued in several cities of Punjab and twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Monday morning bringing the temperature down.  The rain was reported in federal capital’s areas of Bani Gala, Bara Koh, Chak Shahzad, Park Road, Senena Chowk, G-6, and G-7 sectors.Rain accompanied by cold winds was also reported in different cities of Punjab, including Sahiwal, Arifwala, Qaboola, Burewala, Machiwal Jhang, Chashma Dera Khan, Kacha Gujrat, Pailan, and surrounding areas.  In Kundian, rainwater entered homes, while streets in several localities were inundated. 

Rain was also reported in Jhang, Chashma Dera Khan, Kacha Gujrat, Pailan and surrounding areas.   The rainfall also disrupted electricity supplies in several areas after feeders tripped, causing inconvenience for residents. The Managing Director of the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) said a rain emergency had been declared in Rawalpindi following the heavy downpour.  Field officers have been mobilised, while WASA staff and heavy machinery have been deployed in low-lying areas. Officials said water flow in Nullah Lai remained normal.

Water levels were reported at five feet at Katarian and two feet at the Gowalmandi Bridge. The rainfall also disrupted electricity supplies in several areas after feeders tripped, causing inconvenience for residents.The Managing Director of the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) said a rain emergency had been declared in Rawalpindi following the heavy downpour. Field officers have been mobilised, while WASA staff and heavy machinery have been deployed in low-lying areas.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)