ISLAMABAD: In a rare incident, a venmous snake was spotted at the residence of renowned journalist Kashif Abbasi after heavy rain in the federal capital.
Heavy rain hit the country’s capital, Islamabad. Previously, the National Emergency Operations Centre of the NDMA had warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab from Monday through Wednesday.
Sirens have been sounded in the surrounding areas of Nullah Lai.
The heavy rain started in Islamabad and Rawalpindi leading to severe water logging in any areas.
In the aftermath of torrential rains in Islamabad, snakes and other insect came out in public areas. In one such incident, the Capital Development Authority Emergency & Disaster Management successfully conducted a snake rescue operation in Islamabad’s F-10 sector at renowned journalist Kashif Abbasi’s residence. The operation was carried out promptly by CDA Fire Fighting Vehicle.
After the successful operation, Kashif Abbasi expressed his utmost satisfaction, appreciating the team’s professionalism, timely response, and effective communication throughout the emergency.
It is pertinent to mention here that rainfall began in Islamabad on Monday, leading to severe flooding in Sectors G-8 and G-9 after heavy downpours. Several areas are submerged under water, causing traffic jams and adding to citizens’ difficulties.
The following areas have been heavily affected by rain: I-8, H-8, E-11, F11, Bani Gala, Srinagar highway, Pir Wadhai, Bhara Kahu, and Saidpur.
Authorities have also warned of increased risk near storm drains, while the administration has been put on alert to deal with the situation.
A flood alert has been issued for Nullah Lai in Rawalpindi. There is a risk of flooding in Nullah Lai and the surrounding low-lying areas.
Residents in areas surrounding Nullah Lai in Rawalpindi have been advised to remain cautious and careful by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Heavy waterlogging occurred after just 2 to 3 minutes of intense rain at Islamabad’s G-11 signal, leaving the road flooded from all sides.
Rainwater has entered residential areas of Islamabad’s G-9 and G-10 sectors. Previously, heavy rain had hit the capital.
Heavy rain at Islamabad’s G-11 signal has turned the roads into streams, water can be seen everywhere.
Previously, the National Emergency Operations Centre of the NDMA had warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab from Monday through Wednesday.
The flood situation is expected to worsen in already affected areas, including Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Sheikhupura, Chiniot, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Mianwali, and Faisalabad.
Additional flooding is also anticipated in Murree, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan.
With more rainfall likely in the upper catchment areas and increased river flows, there is a risk of a sharp rise in flood torrents and water levels at Marala Headworks, which could trigger flooding in nearby regions.
