Rawalpindi, July 14 -- As the official monsoon flood season begins, Rawalpindi and Islamabad remain inadequately prepared, with several key flood prevention measures still incomplete, raising concerns over public safety.

Financial constraints have delayed critical preparedness efforts despite the heightened risk of heavy rainfall between July 15 and September 15, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, desilting work on the 18-kilometre Leh Nullah and several rainwater drains remains unfinished.

Limited funding reportedly forced authorities to scale back operations, with most cleaning work confined to a small section near Gawalmandi Bridge, while large stretches, particularly in the cantonment area, remain...