Heavy monsoon rains have disrupted daily life across Punjab, leading the district administration in Rawalpindi to declare a one-day public holiday on July 17, 2025.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema issued the notification, advising residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel for their safety.
The decision comes after severe flooding and over 200 millimetres of rainfall in Rawalpindi. Authorities are warning of more downpours to come. Dr. Cheema has advised citizens to stay indoors for the next two to three hours while teams conduct drainage operations.
موسمیاتی حالات کے پیش نظر، ضلع راولپنڈی میں ایک یوم کی چھٹی
ڈپٹی کمشنر راولپنڈی نے چھٹی کا نوٹیفیکیشن جاری کر دیا
عوام الناس سے اپیل ہے کہ وہ گھروں میں رہیں اور غیر ضروری گھروں سے نا نکلے۔ ڈپٹی کمشنر راولپنڈی@CS_Punjab @CommissionerRwp @MaryamNSharif
— DC Rawalpindi (@DCRawalpindi) July 17, 2025Officials from the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) and rescue teams are actively clearing water accumulation in low-lying areas. The administration is also monitoring Nullah Leh and other drains to prevent further issues.
Read: Punjab Monsoon Rain Havoc: 43 Dead, Urban Flooding Hits Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Punjab’s heavy rains demand immediate safety measures. Residents should follow updates from local administrations.
