Pakistan, June 25 -- Monsoon rains have officially arrived in Pakistan, bringing heavy downpours to Islamabad and Rawalpindi early Wednesday morning. The intense rain caused water to collect in low-lying areas and on major roads, disrupting normal traffic flow. Meanwhile, the water level in Nullah Lai began to rise, raising concerns about possible flooding.

Across Punjab, dark clouds covered the skies over Gujrat and Gujar Khan, while Lahore remained cloudy. Rain is also expected in Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and other cities throughout the province over the coming days. The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned that this monsoon season's rainfall could exceed the usual annual average by 25 percent.

Authorities have issued an urban flo...