Lai Nullah flood updates & safety guide
Nullah Lai runs through the heart of Rawalpindi, and during monsoon rain it rises faster than almost any other watercourse in the district. This page collects the latest reported gauge readings, the neighbourhoods most exposed to overflow, and the official safety instructions residents should follow. It is maintained by Umeed E Nau as part of Project Rahat, our transparent flood-recovery campaign.
Last reviewed: 1 September 2026. Always treat Rescue 1122 and the district administration as the authoritative source during an active emergency.
Rescue 1122 enforced a district-wide Code Red alert in Rawalpindi after Nullah Lai crossed its critical evacuation threshold during torrential monsoon rain. Evacuation alerts were issued for low-lying settlements and a local holiday was declared for all educational institutions.
- Nullah Lai — Katarian Bridge
- 27.5 ft
- Nullah Lai — Gwalmandi
- 21.5 ft
- Old Airport Road
- Up to 4 ft
Critical threshold: 20 ft
Above evacuation level
Standing water, traffic suspended
What residents should do right now
Avoid unnecessary travel; Murree Road, Chaklala and Islamabad Expressway are severely waterlogged.
Keep children away from electric poles and swollen nullahs.
Follow Rescue 1122 and district administration advisories; call 1122 in an emergency.
Evacuate low-lying homes when instructed by authorities.
Emergency: Rescue 1122 · District administration flood control room. For Project Rahat relief coordination, call or WhatsApp +92 3170 56 19 40.
Neighbourhoods affected by Lai Nullah overflow
These are the low-lying Rawalpindi settlements our field teams are monitoring and assessing. Homes here take on standing water first and are usually the last to dry out.
Flood safety rules we enforce in the field
Never enter moving floodwater
Never approach open drains or manholes
Never enter structurally unsafe buildings
Never handle electrical equipment in flooded areas
Never interfere with active rescue operations
Follow instructions from authorities and professional responders
Conduct field activities only when and where it is safe
When the water drops, the rebuilding starts
Project Rahat works with verified flood-affected families across these neighbourhoods — assessing damage, restoring homes and reporting every rupee spent.