Rawalpindi: A sudden and intense heatwave has gripped the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, making conditions extremely difficult-- especially for school-going children.
With school timings set from 7:30am to 2:00pm, students are forced to endure peak heat hours, raising serious concerns among the parents. Reports of children suffering from dehydration, stomach issues, and other heat-related illnesses have increased significantly. There is a growing demand for authorities to take immediate notice and introduce a practical plan to safeguard students’ health during extreme weather.
Meanwhile, after a gap of nearly fifteen days, all major roads in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have finally been reopened, restoring normal traffic flow and daily life. Both lower and high courts have resumed operations after a two-week closure, while the Metro Bus Service and private transport are once again fully operational across the cities. However, Faizabad and Pirwadhai bus terminals remain closed until further notice from the authorities.
The residents of twin cities have expressed relief over the restoration of normalcy, though many say the response came late. Businesses had remained completely shut and transport activity was suspended, causing significant disruption.
Several trucks and trailers carrying perishable food items were stranded during the closure, leading to spoilage. Affected transporters and traders reported heavy financial losses as large quantities of edible goods went to waste.
