Summary Army troops were seen in action to aid the populace but district administration was missing
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Monsoon rains have started taking their toll on the city of Rawalpindi as Nala Lai overflowed causing slums as well as posh areas to flood, reported Dunya News.
The second rain of monsoon spelt disaster for the residents as drains like Nala Lai overflowed after rain causing areas of city to flood.
The flood portrayed a sad scene as areas including Westridge, cantonment, Khayaban-e-Sir Syed, Arain Muhalla and Gulistan colony were partially flooded due to flood water. Many posh areas including Scheme III have also been the victim of flood water. 5 houses were destroyed while many warehouses have collapsed due to flood water as water levels rose to 5 to 8 feet at some locations.
Army troops were seen in action to aid the populace however district administration was missing throughout the proceedings.
Officers including Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi were also absent throughout the crisis. No one was available to follow the instructions of Flood Control Centre as well.
Water levels have gone down since rain died out yet populace is still fearful. Citizens are saying that their life savings have ‘washed away’ with flood as they now struggle to make ends meet.
