Lahore: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has convened emergency meeting due to flood situation following torrential rain in Rawalpindi.

According to sources PM has sought immediate report from chief commissioner Rawalpindi and MD WASA.

PM will undertake emergency visit of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to review the situation caused by flash flood and torrential rains.

During the visit, PM will be given briefing with reference to flood situation and perils stemming from it.

Weather situation and advance information about likely hazards will be provided to PM with the help of satellite images.

The damage caused due to heavy rains and safety arrangements will be reviewed in the meeting.

The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have received 230 millimeter rain causing urban flooding in both the cities.

Sirens have been sounded in areas surrounding Nullah Leh as the water level has risen by 22 feet prompting the Met Office to issue evacuation orders. The nearby population has been directed to shift to safe areas.

over 230 millimeter rain has been recorded in twin cities since last night so far. The low lying areas have been inundated.

Due to accumulation of water in Dhok Khabba the citizens have multiplied miseries of the residents. Traffic stands disrupted on several routes.

Water level has risen to 22 feet in Nullah Leh in Katarian while level has surged to 23 feet at Gawalmandi bridge.

Wasa has said that a rain emergency has been imposed and its teams and heavy machinery have been deployed in low-lying areas of Rawalpindi with personnel busy in drainage efforts to address accumulated water.

"Nullah Leh and drains across the city are being continuously monitored," said Wasa Rawalpindi Manaing Director (MD) Saleem Ashraf, adding that the water level at Katarian was 22 feet and 23 feet at Gowalmandi Bridge.

As per a Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) spokesperson, the authority's managing director has reached out to the Pakistan Army's 111 Brigade as it has been decided to call in the army in case of an emergency.

With the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasting more downpour, sirens have been sounded in areas surrounding Nullah Leh as the water level has risen by 22 feet prompting the Met Office to issue evacuation orders.

Wasa has said that a rain emergency has been imposed and its teams and heavy machinery have been deployed in low-lying areas of Rawalpindi with personnel busy in drainage efforts to address accumulated water.

"Nullah Leh and drains across the city are being continuously monitored," said Wasa Rawalpindi Manaing Director (MD) Saleem Ashraf, adding that the water level at Katarian was 22 feet and 23 feet at Gowalmandi Bridge.

Meanwhile, Rescue 1122 has also been put on high alert, with its district administration officer advising people to safe places before urban flooding and to evacuate dilapidated buildings.

So far, Saidpur has received 53mm of rain, 77mm in Golra, 95mm in Bokra, 67mm in Shamsabad, 105mm in Kachehri, 90mm in Pirwadhai and Gowalmandi and 80mm in Katarian.

In a statement, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said emergency was declared in various areas of the province due to 'unprecedented' stormy rains and flooding.

'Government institutions are working with zeal and utmost effort. The administration has been directed to keep the public informed through sirens and announcements,' she wrote on her X handle.

She also urged the public to cooperate with the institutions and follow safety guidelines.

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority has forecast heavy rainfall in various areas of the country over the next twenty four hours, posing a risk of urban flooding and potential overflow in streams.

Various districts in Punjab including Lahore, Chakwal, Attock, Jhelum, Khushab, Sargodha, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Kasur, Sheikhupura, and Hafizabad are likely to experience thunderstorms and heavy rain in the next twelve hours.

In Rawalpindi and Islamabad, heavy downpours may cause a rise in water levels in Nullah Lai, posing a risk of flooding in low-lying areas nearby.

Residents living near Nullah Lai and in vulnerable low-lying areas have been advised to prepare for immediate evacuation in case of warning sirens and to cooperate with the relevant authorities.

NDMA and concerned departments are ensuring timely preventive measures.

The NDMA has directed all relevant institutions to ensure proactive preparedness to handle any potential emergency situation.

People have been advised to avoid crossing streams, flooded roads, and bridges during high water levels.

On the other hand, Pakistan Army is engaged in rescue and relief operations in various areas affected by flooding caused by recent heavy rains.

Army personnel have reached flood-hit areas of Dhok Bhedar and Darapur in Jhelum District to evacuate flood affected people to safer locations and provide them with food and medical assistance.

The troops also provided other essential services to the flood victims.

Pakistan Army rescued a family stranded in the flood on Chakri Road using a helicopter.