Intense Cloud Burst Caused Islamabad Urban Flooding
Flooding triggered by a cloud burst in Islamabad has killed at least two people, reported Geo News on Wednesday. Moreover, Deputy Commissioner Muhammed Hamza Shafqat said in a message on Twitter that cloud burst in Islamabad has caused flooding in various areas, a statement contradicted by the Met Office. Moreover, The heavy rains crippled life in the federal capital when it received over 300mm of rain within few hours. Furthermore, The Capital Development Authority (CDA) launched a rescue operation across the city to clear the blocked roads. Secondly, Videos from Islamabad’s sectors E-11 and D-12 show cars floating in gushing waters after heavy rains that lashed the federal capital and Rawalpindi for hours. Furthermore, The twin cities received the highest rains during the current monsoon season.
Cloudburst in Islamabad has caused flooding in various areas. Teams are clearing nullahs/roads. Hopefully we will be able to clear everything in an hour.
— Office of Deputy Commissioner Islamabad (@dcislamabad) July 28, 2021
Military Help Removing flood Water:
Thirdly, Pakistan Army troops were deployed in Rawalpindi. After the local government sought the military’s help following incessant rains that triggered a high flood in Nullah Lai. Moreover, “Heavy rains caused the high water level in Nullah Lai and water accumulation in E 11, the Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement.
If you are wondering what #cloudburst is! pic.twitter.com/7CnvayFlbf
— Mohsin Altaf (@mohsynaltaf) July 28, 2021
Current situation in the capital of Pakistan. (Urban flooding). #ClimateExtremes #cloudburst 1/2 pic.twitter.com/9VTVvFvLFq
— FridaysForFuture Pakistan (@Fridays4FutureP) July 28, 2021
#cloudburst in China, India and Pakistan, I thought 2021 would be better 💔 pic.twitter.com/Dw0SihPXEh
— Syeda Trimzi (@TrimiziiiSyeda) July 28, 2021
The flooding situation in #Islamabad after the #cloudburst is terrifying. pic.twitter.com/1A7RKZzrl7
— Wajahat Kazmi (@KazmiWajahat) July 28, 2021
