SIALKOT – The city of Sialkot has been battered by unprecedented rainfall, receiving a staggering 512 millimeters in just 48 hours, according to the Meteorological Department. The relentless downpour has caused widespread urban flooding, turning streets into rivers, disrupting transport, and damaging property.
Residents reported waist-deep water in several neighborhoods, while major roads and marketplaces were submerged, forcing businesses to shut down. Authorities have deployed rescue teams to evacuate stranded families, though many areas remain inaccessible due to heavy waterlogging.
The excessive rainfall has also triggered flash floods in surrounding villages, damaging standing crops and further straining the already affected agricultural sector. Electricity outages have compounded the crisis, with many households left without power for hours.
Meteorologists warn that more rain is expected in the coming days, urging residents to remain vigilant. Experts are calling this one of the heaviest rain spells in the city’s recent history, highlighting the urgent need for upgraded drainage and flood management systems.
Relief operations are underway, but officials caution that recovery may take weeks as the city grapples with the aftershocks of this extreme weather event.
