Army Deployed as Rawalpindi Faces Flood Emergency After Torrential Rains
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD – Continuous heavy rainfall since Wednesday has caused widespread disruption in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, prompting authorities to declare a flood and rain emergency across the entire Rawalpindi Division.
In response to the worsening situation, Pakistan Army troops have been deployed to assist in relief and rescue operations. According to a spokesperson from the Commissioner’s Office, all relevant departments and emergency response teams are on high alert to manage any developing crises.
The situation has drawn high-level government attention. On Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in Islamabad to assess the nation’s preparedness for monsoon-related emergencies.
During his visit, Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lt. Gen. Inam Haider Malik, briefed the Prime Minister on current flood conditions, the early warning system in place, and coordination efforts with provincial and district administrations.
Officials revealed that rainfall levels have surged 30 to 40 percent above average, significantly increasing the threat of flash floods and urban flooding in multiple regions.
Taking swift action, Prime Minister Shehbaz instructed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to ensure timely SMS alerts and mobile notifications for flood warnings to help safeguard lives and property.
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