September 2, 2026
Three people died in Tuesday's record rain across Rawalpindi and Islamabad — a roof collapse, a drowning and an electrocution — as Nullah Lai peaked at 29.5 feet at Katarian, well above the 20-foot evacuation threshold.
September 1, 2026
All educational institutions in Rawalpindi city were closed on Tuesday after about 200mm of rain — a 16-year record, according to the chief water engineer — pushed Nullah Lai past its 20-foot evacuation threshold. Rescue 1122 evacuated 60 people. No deaths were reported.
August 20, 2026
Water entered homes in cantonment areas and submerged vehicles as more than 145mm of rain fell across Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Danger sirens were sounded on Nullah Lai and residents told to evacuate before levels fell to about six feet.
August 19, 2026
The Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a flood alert after three days of rain sent Nullah Lai past 22 feet at Kattarian and sirens were sounded. Levels have since fallen to 17 feet, with more rain forecast to August 21.
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