Pakistan: Heavy rains trigger emergency in Pakistan, forcing school closures in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

SHOTLIST: RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN (SEPT. 1, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF HEAVY FLOODWATER FLOWING IN RAWALPINDI / VEHICLES TRYING TO DRIVE THROUGH FLOODWATER 2. VARIOUS OF VEHICLES WAITING IN TRAFFIC 3. VARIOUS OF HEAVY FLOODWATER FLOWING THROUGH STREETS IN RAWALPINDI / PEOPLE WALKING THROUGH FLOODWATER / VEHICLE SUBMERGED IN FLOODWATER RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN - SEPT. 1: Schools and educational institutions across Islamabad and adjacent Rawalpindi were closed on Tuesday, Sept. 1, as heavy torrential rains pushed water levels to dangerous thresholds in several low-lying areas. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported heavy rainfall across multiple parts of the country. Authorities in Rawalpindi declared a high alert across municipal response departments. Pakistan's Water and Sanitation Agency declared a state of emergency in the catchment areas of Nullah Lai as surging floodwaters threatened surrounding residential neighborhoods. Educational authorities suspended classes across public and private institutions in both cities, with officials stating schools will remain closed until weather conditions stabilize and flood risks subside.