Rawalpindi: Rescue 1122 Rawalpindi has been placed on high alert as heavy monsoon rain continue to lash Rawalpindi and Islamabad, according to Rescue 1122 Media Coordinator Muhammad Usman Gujjar.
He said rescue personnel have been deployed along Nullah Lai and in low-lying areas, including Katarian, Gawalmandi, and other flood-prone locations. The teams will remain on duty throughout the rainfall period to respond promptly to any emergency situation.
Muhammad Usman Gujjar urged the public to exercise extreme caution during the monsoon season. He advised parents to keep children away from Nullah Lai and electricity poles during rain.
Motorists were also urged to drive at reduced speeds and remain vigilant on waterlogged roads. Residents living in vulnerable areas have been advised to move to safer locations before the onset of urban flooding. The Rescue 1122 spokesperson further warned people to avoid taking shelter under weak or dilapidated roofs, refrain from crossing streams and flood channels, and stay away from tourist destinations due to the risk of heavy rainfall.
He appealed to citizens to immediately contact the Rescue 1122 emergency helpline by dialing 1122 in case of any emergency.