Heavy rains on Tuesday disrupted daily life in several parts of Pakistan, inundating urban areas, triggering landslides in hilly regions, and causing significant damage to standing crops.
In Lahore, downpour lashed multiple localities including Karim Block, Iqbal Town, Sabzazar and Ferozepur Road, as well as areas around Nishtar Park Sports Complex. Dark clouds hovered over the city while heavy rainwater accumulated, turning streets into vast pools and severely affecting traffic and routine activities. Despite the disruption, the weather turned relatively pleasant due to the rain.
Murree and its surrounding areas continued to receive persistent rainfall, worsening conditions in the hill station. Overflowing drains and a sharp drop in temperature added to public discomfort. Authorities reported hazardous conditions at several points including Jhikagali, where cracks have appeared on the main highway. Landslides were ongoing in Kausar Colony, prompting the administration to advise citizens against unnecessary travel. The rain spell is expected to continue for the next few days.
In Swat, rain in the plains of Mingora and light snowfall in upper areas such as Kalam Valley and Malam Jabba intensified the cold. Continuous rain and snowfall have raised concerns about flooding in rivers and canals, along with the risk of landslides. Local authorities have urged both residents and tourists to exercise caution while travelling.
Attock remained among the worst-affected areas, where heavy rain continued for over eight hours, leading to flooding in rivers and canals. Rainwater entered homes and shops in Hazro, disrupting normal life. Strong winds accompanying the rain caused severe damage to standing wheat crops at several locations, raising concerns among farmers about losses.
Due to rainfall in upper areas, water levels in the Tarbela Dam increased significantly, forcing authorities to open spillways. A flood situation has developed in the Indus River, further escalating concerns.
According to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Irrigation Department, high-level flooding has been recorded at Badhani Nallah in Peshawar with a discharge of 12,700 cusecs, and at Subhan Khor in Charsadda with over 8,000 cusecs. Meanwhile, low-level flooding was reported at Kabul River (Warsak and Adenzai) and Kalpani in Mardan, with significant water discharge levels.
Authorities have warned that continued rainfall could aggravate the situation, urging citizens to remain vigilant as the province grapples with widespread disruption and agricultural losses.