Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday, causing flight disruptions at the international airport. Flights from Paris and Jeddah were diverted to alternative airports due to adverse weather conditions. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported significant rainfall in several areas, with Saidpur village recording 33 millimeters of rain.
The storm also led to a disruption in internet services in parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. A fault in an optical fiber network caused the outage, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. However, services were fully restored after the issue was resolved.
Authorities confirmed that the weather conditions had eased, allowing normal operations to resume at the airport. The internet restoration came swiftly, with no major long-term impact reported. Officials are monitoring the situation for any further developments.
