Continuous rainfall has been recorded across Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with the twin cities receiving a total of 168 millimeters of rain, according to the Meteorological Department.
The highest rainfall was recorded in Kacheri with 237 mm, followed by Gawalmandi at 234 mm and Katarian at 220 mm. Pirwadhai received 200 mm, Bokra 187 mm, and Shamsabad 162 mm of rain.
In Islamabad, Sector H-8 recorded 152 mm of rainfall. Golra saw 170 mm, while Saidpur received 144 mm, the Met Office reported.
Since June 26, monsoon rains have continued across Pakistan, bringing widespread downpours with intensity ranging from light showers to torrential rains. According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall this season has been recorded at 80 percent above normal levels.
The storms and resulting flash floods have claimed 116 lives and left 253 people injured nationwide. The Met Office reports that except for Sindh, most regions in the country have experienced higher-than-average rainfall.
Farooq Dar, Deputy Director of the Meteorological Department, stated that the northern and central parts of Pakistan have witnessed significant rainfall increases. “Rainfall is 22 percent higher in Kashmir, 142 percent in Balochistan, 55 percent in Gilgit-Baltistan, 33 percent in KP, and a striking 124 percent increase in Punjab. However, Sindh remains drier than usual,” he said.
The ongoing monsoon spell is expected to last until July 17, but a new system is also poised to enter the country soon, raising fears of urban flooding in major cities.
“There is a risk of flash flooding next week in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Kashmir, and the upper regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” Farooq Dar warned.
While the recent rains have relieved the heat, they have also triggered deadly floods and accidents. The authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as more rain is forecast in the coming days.
