Nullah Lai Water Level Exceeds Evacuation Threshold As Heavy Rain Continues
RAWALPINDI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Sep, 2026) The water level in Nullah Lai at Katarian Bridge reached 27.5 feet, exceeding the evacuation threshold of 20 feet. This has prompted authorities to issue an evacuation alert for vulnerable and low-lying areas.
Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi
Captain (Retd) Nadeem Nasir stated that WASA, Rescue 1122, Civil Defence, Rawalpindi Waste Management Company, and the Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi have been placed on high alert due to heavy rainfall. He directed these departments to be fully prepared for any emergency.
Managing Director WASA Rawalpindi, Aziz Ullah, reported that staff and heavy machinery were deployed in low-lying areas, including:
- Liaquat Bagh
- Committee Chowk Underpass
- Murree Road
- Dhok Khaba
- Circular Road
- Sadiqabad
He added that Nullah Lai and drains across the city were being continuously monitored. The water level had reached 27.5 feet at Katarian and 21.5 feet at Gawalmandi, according to WASA. Intense rainfall was expected to continue in the catchment areas of Nullah Lai for another hour, potentially causing further rise in water levels.
The increased flow at Katarian was predicted to affect the Gawalmandi area downstream. All concerned departments and stakeholders have been directed to maintain high alert, initiate evacuation and emergency response measures in vulnerable areas, and take steps to ensure public safety.