Sho Rao Ali escaped two motorcyclists in Multan on Wednesday after trying to cross a closed road despite restrictions introduced due to the flood threat. Citizens allegedly tried to move from Garewala Chowk to the opposite side and ignored security measures.
Police sealed Mohammad Wala Road overnight as rising waters from the Chenab River threatened the area. Commissioner of Multan Aamir Karim Khan confirmed that traffic at the head Muhammad Wala has already been suspended. He warned that authorities may be forced to break the head of security whose pressure continues to mount.
The great Chenab flood wave that is currently passing through the main trimmu is expected to reach Multan tonight, while the water level at the head Sidhnai rises rapidly and poses a threat to Pir Mahal and Khanewal.
At present, the water meter at the head Muhammadwala is 408 feet with the critical brand of 417 feet. Officials said the technical committee will decide to violate the head Muhammadwala based on the speed and intensity of the flood wave, among other factors.
Authorities urged residents to comply with restrictions and emphasize that the closures were needed to protect life in the midst of the deteriorating emergency.
