Pakistan, July 17 -- Torrential rains in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have caused severe urban flooding and a sharp rise in water levels in Nullah Leh. Authorities have issued a high alert, sounding flood sirens at the Gawalmandi Bridge to warn residents of the growing danger. Emergency services are fully mobilized to respond quickly.

Officials from WASA and district administration reported that water levels at the Gawalmandi point of Nullah Leh have climbed to 15 feet, close to the critical 20-foot mark. At the Katarian Bridge, water has already reached 16 feet. If water levels cross the danger threshold, authorities will begin evacuating nearby residential neighborhoods.

The continuous heavy rainfall has submerged many low-lying areas, tr...