Twin cities lashed by heavy rain

The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad received heavy rain on Monday, leading to inundation of low-lying areas and creating problems for people.
Throughout the day the sky was heavily overcast. The evening brought with it the heavy rain for about one hour. Some areas were also hit by hailstorm. The temperature decreased to seven degrees Celsius.
Traffic in Rawalpindi came to a halt for many hours in different parts of the city, including Raja Bazaar, Murree Road, Jamia Masjid Road, The Mall, Bank Road, Haider Road, Adamjee Road, Rawal Road, Airport Road and the Tipu Road.
Motorcyclists were the main sufferers due to the rain as their bikes broke down in knee-deep rainwater on different city roads and in the Raja Bazaar.
Power supply to many areas of the city and cantonment was cut for two hours.
Officials of the Islamabad Electric Supply Company said power supply was suspended to some parts of the city because of gusty winds.
According to the Met office, 11mm rain was recorded in Islamabad and in Rawalpindi 4.5mm rain was recorded.