Flood warning for Nullah Leh withdrawn

Spillways in Rawal Dam opened after water level rose to 1,747 feet.

RAWALPINDI: A flood warning, issued earlier on Monday was withdrawn as the water level in Nullah Leh, Rawalpindi, had receded.

However, eight people had fallen victim to rains and flooding in the twin cities with five people killed in incidents of roofs collapsing and drowning, including three children who were swallowed by the deadly Nullah Leh.

Army troops were called in the wake of the heavy rainfalls.

Earlier, the water level in Nullah Leh had risen to 17.5 feet after which a warning was issued.

Meanwhile, spillways in Rawal Dam have been opened after water level rose to 1,747 feet.