Heavy rain is swept over parts of Pakistan, leaving streets flooded, homes damaged and at least seven people died in Dera Ismail Khan.
In Islamabad and Rawalpindi triggered hours of rainfall flooding floods in streams and drains. The Bhara Kahu area was immersed where water entered stores and houses while vehicles were left stranded.
Authorities also opened waste roads in Rawal Dam to ease the pressure as the water level increased.
Several hiking trails in Margalla Hills were closed for public security. Hiking trails in Margalla Hills, including trails 2, 3, 4, 5 and the one behind Saidpur Village, were closed for safety reasons.
In Dera Ismail Khan brought powerful wind and stormy rain trees and electricity lines, which cuts electricity to many areas. Tag collapses in different sites left at least seven people dead and dozens more wounded, according to rescuers.
Elsewhere in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Charsadda, Marran and North and South Waziristan, residents also faced heavy showers.
In Marran, the Deputy Commissioner inspected relief and drainage operations in the city. In Marran, CEO of Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC), Shahid Khan officials of drainage operations after heavy rain.
Marran -Vice Commissioner said all relevant departments were on duty to ensure better services for citizens.
In Azad Kashmir’s Bagh District, Rain triggered landslides that damaged two houses and a mosque. However, no injuries were reported.
Officials in Gilgit-Baltistan warned of fresh rainfall from Saturday. Hotels along Gilgit Riverbank have been closed and schools near the river remain closed Monday in the middle of fear of rising water level.
Heavy rain has been reported in several cities over Punjab, including Gujrat, Kamalia, Gojra, Toba Tek Singh, Kot Addu, Bhalwal and Miani.
In Chiniot, precipitation also hit the city and the surrounding areas. Chichawatni and its suburban areas also received heavy rainfall. Hafizabad was also soaked by heavy showers.
National Disaster Management Authority has already released a weather alarm warning of more widespread and intense rainfall over large parts of the country until August 30.
