PM lauds team for rescuing four teenagers stranded in Korang Nullah

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended rescue team for rescuing four teenagers stranded in Islamabad's Korang Nullah due to flood water.

In a statement on Tuesday, he said Pakistan Navy, district administration, police and Rescue 1122 set an excellent example of alertness, bravery and responsibility.

The Prime Minister said other district administrations, police and rescue teams should also emulate Islamabad team. He said this incident is an example for everybody that the country can be steered out of all challenges with teamwork and strenuous efforts.

The Prime Minister also asked the people to extend help to their fellow countrymen with the spirit of national and humanitarian compassion during the heavy downpours and flood situations.

According to the latest updates from Rescue 1122, Nullah Leh in Rawalpindi is now flowing normally. The water flow has come down to 5.5 feet at Katarian and five feet at Gawalmandi.

Earlier, the water level had reached the dangerous level of eighteen feet at Katarian due to heavy downpours in the morning.