RAWALPINDI, Sep 15 (APP):Rescue 1122 Rawalpindi has been put on high alert amid recent rains in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with personnel deployed around Nullah Lai and other low-lying areas to respond to any emergency. According to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson, teams have been deployed in Kattarian, Gawalmandi and other vulnerable areas and will remain on duty throughout the rainy spell. Rescue officials have urged citizens to exercise …
Rescue 1122 Rawalpindi on high alert amid rainfall
RAWALPINDI, Sep 15 (APP):Rescue 1122 Rawalpindi has been put on high alert amid recent rains in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with personnel deployed around Nullah Lai and other low-lying areas to respond to any emergency.
According to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson, teams have been deployed in Kattarian, Gawalmandi and other vulnerable areas and will remain on duty throughout the rainy spell.
Rescue officials have urged citizens to exercise extreme caution during the monsoon season. Parents have been advised to prevent children from going near Nullah Lai and electricity poles during rainfall.
Citizens have also been advised to drive at reduced speeds during rain, move to safer locations before urban flooding, and avoid standing under weak or dilapidated roofs. People have been urged to avoid crossing rivers and nullahs during heavy rainfall.
In view of the risk of intense rainfall and cloudbursts, citizens have also been advised to avoid visiting tourist destinations during severe weather. Rescue 1122 urged citizens to immediately call helpline 1122 in case of any emergency.
