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Heavy rains trigger urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

02:30 PM | 5 Jul, 2022
Heavy rains trigger urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi
Source: @CommissionerRwp (Twitter)

ISLAMABAD – Heavy rains triggered waterlogging in twins cities on Tuesday, leaving commuters stranded on roads and rainwater entering houses in low-lying areas. 

Reports said that the capital city and Rawalpindi received 60 millimeters of rain in few hours, taking water flow in Nullah Lai to 17 feet. 

Keeping in view the developing situation, Rawalpindi Commissioner Noorul Amin Mengal visited different spots at Nullah Lai. 

He directed WASA authorities to clear roads and streets, saying special attention should be given to certain areas, including Tipu Road, Katarian, Gawalmandi, Ziaul Haq Colony and Dhok Najo. 

He said that authorities concerned have also been placed on high alert due to a fear of flooding in Nullah Lai.

The Rawalpindi commissioner has also directed that water be immediately drained from low-lying areas and a report be submitted.

In the federal capital, water entered houses in Sector H13, besides affecting drain system in different areas. 

Four children were also fallen in Nullah Koran near Bani Gala but they were rescued by teams of Pakistan Navy and Islamabad administration in timely action. 

Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued an alert, instructing all authorities to keep people updated about the developing situation in order to avoid any untoward situation. 

Daily Pakistan Global Web Desk

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Currency Rates in Pakistan Today - Pak Rupee to US Dollar Open Market rates 12 May 2024

Pakistani rupee rates against US Dollar and other currencies on May 12, 2024 (Sunday) in open market.

USD to PKR rate today

US dollar was being quoted at 277.2 for buying and 279.7 for selling.

Euro stands at 296 for buying and 298.7 for selling while British Pound rate is 344 for buying, and 347.5 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED was at 75.1 and Saudi Riyal came down to 73.40.

Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 12 May 2024

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar USD 277.2 279.7 
Euro EUR 296 298.7
UK Pound Sterling GBP 344 347.5
U.A.E Dirham AED 75.1 75.5
Saudi Riyal SAR 73.40 74.10
Australian Dollar AUD 180.5 182.5
Bahrain Dinar BHD 739.61 747.61
Canadian Dollar CAD 203 205
China Yuan CNY 38.43 38.83
Danish Krone DKK 40.16 40.56
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.6 35.95
Indian Rupee INR 3.34 3.45
Japanese Yen JPY 1.91 1.99
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 904.67 913.67
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 58.71 59.31
New Zealand Dollar NZD 166.93 168.93
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.69 25.99
Omani Riyal OMR 722.52 730.52
Qatari Riyal QAR 76.44 77.14
Singapore Dollar SGD 204 206
Swedish Korona SEK 25.79 26.09
Swiss Franc CHF 306.4 308.9
Thai Bhat THB 7.56 7.71

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