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Twin Cities Drenched: Landslides, Floods Threaten Areas
8 Apr
Summary
- Continuous rain caused landslides in Murree, blocking roads.
- Low-lying areas in Rawalpindi faced water accumulation.
- Met Office predicts more rain, potential flash floods, and landslides.
Continuous rainfall lasting sixteen hours has significantly impacted Pakistan's twin cities, lowering the temperature to 14 degrees Celsius. In Murree, the heavy downpour triggered land sliding at multiple points, including Kashmir Road and along the Murree Improvement Trust, causing road blockages and necessitating emergency response efforts. Fortunately, no casualties were reported from these incidents.
Residents in Rawalpindi's low-lying areas were busy managing water accumulation in their homes. Significant traffic congestion occurred due to road conditions and ongoing construction work in several key areas. Road repairs remain incomplete on alternate routes, exacerbating traffic issues. The Met Office recorded substantial rainfall across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with forecasts indicating a strong westerly wave persisting until April 9th.
Further rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms are anticipated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Islamabad, and Kashmir. Authorities have issued warnings for potential flash floods and landslides in hilly areas on April 8th, alongside urban flooding in several cities including Peshawar, Rawalpindi, and Gujranwala. Weak structures, electric poles, and crops may face damage from windstorms and hailstorms.
