Roads submerge after heavy rainfall in twin cities.

RAWALPINDI -- The twin cities received heavy showers on Thursday which inundated several roads triggering traffic jams on several roads in twin cities. Due to rain, the mercury level also dropped. In many areas, WAPDA suspended the electricity supply whereas gas pressure was zero while doubling the miseries of citizens.

Rain water also entered houses located at low lying areas damaging property and other households. Business activities remained suspended during rain in most parts of the city. The officials of the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) rushed to the field with heavy machinery to facilitate the commuters following the orders of Managing Director (MD) Muhammad Tanvir.

Also, Rescue 1122 and City Traffic Police issued an advisory for road users to drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles on roads during rain. Islamabad Capital Police, under command of SSP Traffic Syed Mustafa Tanvir, also came into action to control the gigantic traffic jam on Islamabad Expressway, Bhara Kahu and in Tarnol. According to Met Office, Rawalpindi received 18mm rain while Saidpur 12mm, Golra 22mm, Bokra (CTTI i: 12) 22mm, PMD (H: 8/2) 3mm, Shamasabad 3mm and Chaklala received 5mm rain. Officials of Met Office predicted more rain in twin cities.

The water level was recorded 5 feet at Katarian and 4 feet at Gawalmandi. As per details, many areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad witnessed closed roads and heavy traffic jam after a heavy downpour flooded major roads in holy month of Ramazan. Videos and pictures of submerged roads and highways also flooded on social media after the heavy rain. Murree Road, Peshawar Road, Pirwadhai Morr...