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Monsoon downpours intermittently lashing twin cities, KP, Punjab
July 19, 2023

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Monsoon downpours are intermittently lashing Islamabad, Rawalpindi and different parts of Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Upper Punjab. 

According to the met office, the highest rainfall of 191 has been recorded in Rawalpindi.

In Rawalpindi, water level has increased in Nullah Lei due to heavy rains.

According to rescue officials, the Nullah Lei at Katarian and Gawalmandi is flowing at sixteen feet and seventeen feet respectively.

Rescue 1122 and local administration are on alert to deal with any situation.

Meanwhile, in a rain related incident, ten laborers died and five others injured as a result of a wall collapse at Golra in Islamabad. The injured have been shifted to hospitals.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of twelve people in a rain related incident at Golra in Islamabad.

Commiserating with the bereaved family, the Prime Minister prayed for the departed souls.

The Prime Minister has directed the administration to stay alert in view of the heavy rains.