Rescue 1122 Rawalpindi put on high alert amid heavy rain

RAWALPINDI, Aug 19 (APP):Rescue 1122 Rawalpindi has been placed on high alert amid continued rainfall in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with emergency personnel deployed around Nullah Lai and other low-lying areas to respond to any emergency. According to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson, Rescue personnel have been deployed in Kattarian, Gawalmandi and other vulnerable low-lying areas. The teams would remain on duty at these locations throughout the rainy spell. Rescue 1122 urged citizens to exercise extreme caution during the monsoon season and advised parents to prevent children from going near Nullah Lai and electricity poles during rainfall. Citizens were also advised to drive at slow speeds during rain and move to safer locations before the situation develops into urban flooding. The emergency service cautioned people against taking shelter under weak or dilapidated roofs and urged them to avoid crossing rivers, streams and drains during heavy rainfall. In view of the risk of intense rainfall and cloudbursts, citizens were also advised to avoid visiting tourist destinations during severe weather. Rescue 1122 appealed to the public to immediately contact the emergency helpline 1122 in case of any emergency.