A tragic incident unfolded in DHA Phase 5 Rawalpindi on Monday as a father and daughter were swept away by a flash flood following hours of relentless rain that submerged large parts of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.The rescue officials said that Qazi Ishaq and his daughter were attempting to drive across a rain-swollen stream when their car was caught in the powerful current and dragged away.The incident occurred amid widespread urban flooding caused by heavy downpours across the twin cities. The eyewitnesses reported that water levels rose rapidly which flooded the roads and entered the homes in low-lying areas.

The rescue teams swiftly launched a search operation to locate the missing individuals but no official confirmation of their recovery had been made by the time of reporting. The authorities advised the residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from water channels and low-lying roads, especially during heavy rainfall.The downpour, part of the ongoing monsoon spell, continues to impact daily life in the capital region. Emergency services remain on high alert as further rain is expected in the coming days.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)