Islamabad, Aug. 25 -- Heavy rains battered large parts of Pakistan over the weekend, flooding roads and damaging homes, with at least seven people reported dead in Dera Ismail Khan of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Geo News reported.

In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, hours of continuous downpour triggered flash floods in streams and drains. Bhara Kahu was among the worst-hit areas, where water entered homes and shops and vehicles were stranded. Authorities later opened the spillways of Rawal Dam to reduce pressure as water levels surged. Hiking trails in the Margalla Hills, including Trails 2, 3, 4, 5 and the path behind Saidpur village, were closed for public safety.

As reported by Geo News, In Dera Ismail Khan, powerful winds and heavy showe...