Rising Water Levels in Major Rivers

The situation in rivers remains critical.

At Shahdara, water flow in the Ravi River has crossed 183,000 cusecs and may reach 200,000 cusecs by afternoon.

The Ravi Siphon is currently handling 192,000 cusecs, with rising pressure.

In Chenab River, a surge of 600,000 cusecs has entered Kot Momin, with fears of a 1 million cusecs flood wave.

The Sutlej River has also overflowed, breaching temporary embankments in Bahawalpur and flooding nearby villages.

Rescue and Relief Efforts Underway

Rescue operations are in full swing. The administration, army, and Rangers have intensified relief work. Additional boats and rescue teams have been deployed. Evacuations from low-lying areas are ongoing, though thousands remain trapped in flooded homes.

Authorities have demolished two bunds to protect Multan city from the floodwaters. The Lahore Commissioner confirmed that evacuations around Ravi have been completed, while efforts continue in nearby settlements.

Sindh and Balochistan on High Alert

The federal government has issued rain and flood alerts for Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot. Sindh is on high alert, while the Balochistan government has also mobilized emergency resources.

Heavy Losses to Agriculture and Infrastructure

Floodwaters have devastated cotton, rice, and other crops. Thousands of acres of fertile land are now submerged. Villagers are reporting fast soil erosion, worsening the destruction. Roads, bridges, and basic infrastructure have also sustained heavy damage.

Public Concern Grows as Danger Persists

Citizens continue to express concern as water levels rise. With major rivers still under pressure, the threat remains far from over. Relief efforts are ongoing, but authorities warn the situation could worsen if rainfall continues.

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Heavy Army Deployment in Flood-Hit Regions

The DG ISPR highlighted that the Army is actively engaged in rescue and relief operations across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Currently, one Engineer Brigade and 30 Army units are deployed for flood relief duties.

These include:

19 Infantry Units

7 Engineer Units

4 Medical Units

Additionally, 29 Army medical camps have been established in flood-hit areas, where over 20,788 patients have received treatment so far.

Sacrifices in Relief Operations

During relief efforts, the Army has also suffered casualties. DG ISPR confirmed that two soldiers embraced martyrdom and two were injured while helping flood victims.

Government and Army Working Together

DG ISPR addressed the press conference alongside Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik. He reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to supporting civil authorities during natural disasters while maintaining vigilance at the borders.

Ensuring Security Amid Crisis

Despite large-scale deployment in flood-hit regions, the Army assured citizens that border security remains fully intact. The press conference highlighted the dual responsibility being carried out: saving lives through relief work while safeguarding the nation’s frontiers.

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Kartarpur Corridor Submerged

The floods have entered the Kartarpur Corridor in Narowal, inundating the sacred Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur. Water levels reached 5 to 7 feet inside the shrine, raising concerns of severe damage. Roads including Narowal Road and Shakargarh Highway have been closed due to flooding.

Punjab on Emergency Alert

In Punjab’s Gujranwala Division, seven people have died and three remain missing. Authorities declared a rain emergency in Sialkot, enforcing Section 144, and relocating more than 210,000 people to safer areas. Relief camps have been set up, and mosques are making announcements urging evacuation.

To protect Head Qadirabad, authorities deliberately breached two protective embankments in Mandi Bahauddin and Alipur Chattha.

The Army has been deployed in eight affected districts to assist local administration with rescue operations.

Ravi and Chenab at Dangerous Levels

According to PDMA DG Irfan Ali Kathia, the next 48 hours are critical for Ravi and Chenab. At Jassar, the Ravi River recorded an extremely high flood level with a flow of 229,700 cusecs. A massive wave is expected to pass Shahdara, threatening low-lying areas and parts of Motorway-2.

Civil Defense has issued alerts, and sirens have been sounded in vulnerable areas.

Sutlej River Worsens Situation

The Sutlej River also swelled dangerously, with water flow reaching 245,000 cusecs at Head Ganda Singh. Villages near Bahawalnagar and Pakpattan have been cut off, with over 100 settlements submerged. More than 4,000 flood victims have been evacuated to safer ground.

At Arifwala, severe flooding has hit multiple villages, while at Baba Farid Bridge in Pakpattan, a massive wave is passing through, forcing authorities to sound high-level alerts.

Widespread Destruction and Ongoing Rescue

Thousands of families have been displaced, while cattle and crops have been washed away. Rescue teams including Rangers, Army, and Police continue operations in affected areas.

The scale of devastation across Punjab and the looming threat in Sindh highlight the urgent need for coord

inated relief and long-term flood management.

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