Cloudburst-induced flash floods hit several areas of twin city

The Deputy Commissioner Muhammed Hamza Shafqaat turned to twitter and wrote, “Cloudburst in Islamabad has caused flooding in various areas. Teams are clearing nullahs/roads”.

“Hopefully we will be able to clear everything in an hour”. 

DPO Islamabad further urged people of effected areas to cooperate and restrict unnecessary movement for next two hours.

Cloudburst in Islamabad has caused flooding in various areas. Teams are clearing nullahs/roads. Hopefully we will be able to clear everything in an hour. Everyone is requested to plz cooperate and restricted unnecessary movement for next 2 hours.

— Office of Deputy Commissioner Islamabad (@dcislamabad) July 28, 2021

However, in the latest advisory, the deputy commissioner said that all roads in Islamabad were clear for traffic.

Videos from Islamabad's sectors E-11 and D-12 show cars floating in gushing waters after heavy rains that lashed the twin city for hours.

Earlier in July, a cloudburst wreaked havoc in the village of Salkhala in Azad Kashmir’s Neelum district, destroying 16 houses and caused partial damage to 12 houses.