RAWALPINDI, Aug 07 (INP): Intermittent downpours inundated low-lying areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad overnight, as authorities declared ‘rain emergency’ in Rawalpindi late Monday. At least 202 millimetres of rain was recorded in Rawalpindi, and 162 millimetres in the federal capital. Heavy rain also raised the water level in Nullah Lai to 6.5ft, prompting the district administration to take precautionary measures to tackle possible flooding. At least 202 millimetres of rain was recorded in Rawalpindi, and 162 millimetres in Islamabad. The downpours also plunged parts of Islamabad into darkness, with more than 70 feeders tripping in the city. According to the Islamabad Electric Supply Company, repair work is under way to restore electricity in the affected areas. Spillways at Rawal Dam were opened as water levels rose. Communities residing near the dam and in low-lying areas have been asked by the authorities to stay alert. Rain-thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds are expected at scattered places on Tuesday in Hazara, Kohat, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad divisions, Islamabad and Kashmir, while at isolated places in Malakand, Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, D.I. Khan, Zhob, Mirpurkhas, Bahawalpur divisions and Gilgit-Baltistan. Hot and very humid weather is expected elsewhere in the country during the next 12 hours. Met office has forecast rain-thundershower accompanied by gusty winds at scattered places in Rawalpindi, Hazara, Kohat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad divisions, Islamabad and Kashmir while at isolated places in Malakand, Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, D.I.Khan, Zhob, Mirpurkhas, Bahawalpur divisions and Gilgit-Baltistan. Authorities declared rain emergency in Rawalpindi and Islamabad as heavy rain lashed the twin cities and adjacent areas on Monday night. Continuous downpour in different areas inundated roads and streets in the twin cities and commuters faced immense difficulties while trying to carry on with their routines. Several areas in Rawalpindi such as Sadiqabad, Shamsabad, Committee Chowk and Javed Colony submerged in water. The rainwater also entered in the houses causing trouble for the residents. According to Flood Control Unit, 202 milimetre of rain was recorded so far in the twin cities. Sources informed that water level in Nullah Lai has rose to 14 feet as a result Civil Defence, Rescue 1122, Wasa and other departments have been directed to remain alert. On the other hand, the torrential rains also caused flooding in the nullahs and streams of Muzaffarabad. Landsliding triggered by the rain disconnected several areas from each other. According to Met Office, rain-thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) accompanied by gusty winds is expected at scattered places in Hazara, Kohat, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad divisions, Islamabad and Kashmir. Under the influence of these weather systems, rain-thundershowers with gusty winds are expected at scattered places in Upper KP's Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar and Kohat divisions, Punjab's Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Bahawalpur and Sahiwal divisions, Eastern Sindh's Mirpurkhas and Thatta divisions, northeast Balochistan’s Zhob and Kalat divisions, Islamabad and Azad Jammu and Kashmir from Monday to Wednesday. Also, rains are expected at isolated places in Lower KP's Bannu and DI Khan divisions, central and south Punjab's Faisalabad, DG Khan and Multan divisions, upper and central Sindh's Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sukkur and Larkana divisions, and Gilgit-Baltistan during the period. The official also said heavy rainfall was expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala divisions, Islamabad and AJK during the period.