Sialkot submerged by heaviest rainfall in 49 years

Sialkot submerged by heaviest rainfall in 49 years

Residents sit on a tractor trolley as they cross a flooded road following monsoon rains and rising water levels in Sialkot, Punjab, August 27, 2025. — Reuters SIALKOT: Torrential downpours in Sialkot broke a 49-year rainfall record, submerging vast areas of the city and leaving...

Sialkot experiences record-breaking heavy rains after nearly five decades

SIALKOT: The city of Sialkot faced unprecedented flooding as relentless monsoon rains broke a 49-year-old record, inundating vast areas and leaving many residents stranded.  According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the region received 363.5 millimeters of rainfall within a 24-hour period— the highest since 1976. The PMD confirmed the record via a post on X, stating, “363.5mm rain in 24 hours — a new 49-year record!” The departm…

Sialkot Sees Record-Breaking 363.5mm Rainfall in 24 Hours, Heaviest Since 1976

Torrential rains in Sialkot have broken a 49-year record with 363.5mm of rainfall recorded in 24 hours, the heaviest since 1976. This extraordinary downpour submerged large parts of the city, leaving residents stranded and flooding homes, markets, and government offices. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), 363.5mm of rainfall was recorded within 24 hours. https://twitter.com/pmdgov/status/1960649074589491444?ref_src=twsrc^…

Sialkot Submerged By Heaviest Rainfall In 49 Years - Pakistan Live News

Residents sit on a tractor trolley as they cross a flooded road following monsoon rains and rising water levels in Sialkot, Punjab, August 27, 2025. — Reuters  SIALKOT: Torrential downpours in Sialkot broke a 49-year rainfall record, submerging vast areas of the city and leaving residents struggling amid widespread flooding. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), 363.5mm of rainfall was recorded within 24 hours, marking the h…

Historic deluge paralyzes Sialkot as rains break 49

A historic deluge has paralyzed Sialkot, with torrential rains breaking a 49-year record and triggering widespread urban and riverine flooding. The downpour, combined with water releases from India into cross-border rivers, has created a grave flood emergency across Punjab, prompting the deployment of military troops for rescue operations. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed that Sialkot received a staggering 363.5mm of rainfa…

Sialkot records heaviest rainfall in nearly five decades - The Financial Daily

Sialkot experienced its heaviest one-day rainfall in almost 50 years, with more than 363 millimetres recorded in the past 24 hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported. This surpasses the previous record of 339mm set on August 6, 1976. The downpour submerged major areas, including Rangpura, Shahabpura, Dara Araiyan, Allama Iqbal Chowk and Prem Nagar, severely disrupting daily life. Local authorities have urged residents in low-…