RAWALPINDI: A minor girl was swept away by a nullah while trying to retrieve her shoes from the water in Khalid Colony on Chakri Road.

Meanwhile, Rescue 1122 staff successfully rescued two herdsmen who were stranded in rising rainwater on Adiala Road on Sunday.

Emergency services said soon after the incident six swimmers and two divers were sent to the scene who started efforts to recover the girl.

The rescue operation was suspended after sunset and is scheduled to resume on Monday morning. The nullah where the minor girl was swept away is approximately 5-10 feet deep, with water flowing at a speed of 8-10 kilometers per hour.

In the second incident, the emergency service staff rescued two herdsmen who were trapped during sudden rise in the rainwater at Adiala road on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Rescue 1122 Rawalpindi was placed on alert in view of rains in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday as the leaves of the staff have been cancelled.

The District Emergency Officer Rawalpindi has imposed Code Red across the district, indicating a high-level alert for potential emergencies. In this context, Code Red typically signifies a serious situation requiring immediate attention and action.

The rescue services took proactive measures by deploying personnel around Nullah Leh and low-lying areas which are prone to flooding during the rains.

By keeping rescue teams on duty continuously, they aimed to respond quickly to emergencies and minimise potential risks.

He said that people should exercise extreme caution during the monsoon season, while parents have been advised not to let their children go near drains and electric poles during the rain.

During rain, drive at a slower speed and avoid unnecessary driving, said the spokesman adding that people should move to safer places before urban flooding.

He further advised not to go under weak and dilapidated roofs during rain and do not visit tourist destinations due to the risk of heavy rains and cloudbursts.

The emergency service said in its advisory to avoid crossing rivers and in case of any emergency, immediately report to the rescue helpline 1122, he said.

Published in Dawn, August 18th, 2025