- The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are grappling with extreme heat and water shortages, compounded by a specific utility failure in the Wasa area.
- Heavy rainfall could trigger localized urban flooding in major cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, and Faisalabad.
Heavy Rain Disrupts Flight Operations and Traffic in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
What happened
Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted traffic in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on September 28, 2026, resulting in long queues on the Islamabad Expressway. A Pakistan International Airlines flight traveling from Paris was diverted to Multan due to adverse weather conditions. The Pakistan Meteorological Department recorded significant rainfall across the twin cities.
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Why it matters
The heavy rainfall led to operational disruptions in the twin cities, forcing the diversion of commercial air traffic to Multan. Authorities deployed staff and heavy machinery to manage water accumulation in low-lying areas. This event highlights the vulnerability of regional infrastructure to extreme weather.
The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are currently dealing with extreme heat and water shortages, alongside a specific utility failure in the Wasa area.
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Who's involved
- IslamabadLocation affected by heavy rain and traffic disruption.
- RawalpindiLocation affected by heavy rain and traffic disruption.
- MultanDestination city for diverted PIA flight due to adverse weather.
- National Disaster Management AuthorityGovernment agency involved in managing disaster response and water accumulation.
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Part of
Heavy rainfall could trigger localized urban flooding in major cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, and Faisalabad.Also in this story
- Nala Lai is emptying into the Soan River, carrying runoff from the Margalla Hills.
- Heavy rain was recorded in Lahore and other major cities, accompanied by temperature forecasts from the PMD.
- High rainfall was recorded in Islamabad and Rawalpindi by the PMD, leading to inundation in Safdarabad on August 30.
- Infrastructure collapse and administrative failure severely impact the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The entities involved
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Islamabad
capital city of Pakistan
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Rawalpindi
city in Punjab, Pakistan
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Multan
city in Punjab, Pakistan
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