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Routine life in Sialkot was completely paralyzed after the city received record-breaking 405 millimeters of rain in only 24 hours, forcing the authorities to announce that there would be a public holiday in the district today, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.

The rain broke a 49-year-old record as last time it was on August 6, 1976 that the city had received 339.7 millimeters of rain.

On the other hand, dozens of villages in Gujrat risked getting inundated after the water level at Head Marala Barrage rose to an alarming level.

The water storage capacity of the barrage stands at 1100,000 cusecs, while the water flow at the barrage exceeded 900,000 cusecs.

The district administration urged the people to avoid stepping out of their homes unnecessarily.




Bhimber Nullah in high flood

Meanwhile, Bhimber Nullah was in high flood due to heavy rain in Kharian and its suburbs.

Residents of the villages Galyana, Do Do Barsala, Gujjar Kotla, Miana Chak, Panjan Kasana and others were urged to remain on a high alert.

The rain in the city caused the inundation of low-lying areas.

Rain wreaks havoc in Abbottabad

Heavy rains in Abbottabad have caused large-scale destruction as the road, connecting Havelian and Galyat, was washed away while the bridge connecting Kala Ban Kansyan also collapsed, leaving the locals to rebuild it on their own.