Strong rains have swept parts of Pakistan, leaving the streets flooded, damaged houses and at least seven dead in Dera Ismail Khan.
In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the hours of fire triggered sudden floods in streams and drains. The region of Bhara Kahu has been overwhelmed, with water entering stores and houses while vehicles were blocked.
The authorities also opened the pouring of the raw dam to alleviate the pressure as the water level increased.
Several hiking trails in the hills of Margalla have been closed for public security. Hiking trails in the hills of Margalla, including trails 2, 3, 4, 5 and the one behind the village of Saidpur, were closed for security reasons.
In Dera Ismail Khan, powerful winds and torrential rains have dropped the trees and electricity lines, cutting power in many areas. The roof collapses in different localities has left at least seven dead and dozens of other injured, according to rescue officials.
Elsewhere in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Mardan, and Waziristan in the North and South, residents were also faced with strong showers. In Mardan, the assistant commissioner inspected rescue and drainage operations in the city.
In the Bagh district of the Azad cashmere, the rain sparked landslides that damaged two houses and a mosque. However, no victim has been reported.
Gilgit-Baltistan officials warned of news showers on Saturday. The hotels along the Gilgit river have been closed and schools near the river will remain closed on Monday, in the fears of an increase in water levels.
The National Disaster Management Authority has already published a weather alert, warning more widespread and intense precipitation in a large part of the country until August 30.
