At least 101 people have died in Punjab due to widespread floods, officials said, as more than 4,700 villages and about 4.57 million inhabitants have been affected throughout the province.
Auxiliary Commissioner Nabeel Javed from Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday that about 2.51 million people had been moved to safer areas.
According to a PDMA report on flood damage, the Chenab River flooded 2,489 villages, while the Sutlej and Ravi rivers affected 701 and 1,458 villages respectively.
In Rajanpur, Deputy Commissioner Shafqatullah Mushtaq confirmed that the main panjnad flood wave was merged into the river Indus at Kot Mithan, where high-level floods continue. Floodwaters went into the areas of Kacha (river belt) and got the evacuation of the remaining residents. Authorities have published public messages calling on people to move to auxiliary camps immediately.
In Jalalpur Pirwala, the water level has begun to disappear at the violation point, but the motorway exchange remains closed. Many residents have taken shelter near the highway on a self -help basis. The violation of the UCH Sharif motorway immersed more than 10 villages and displaced thousands, while the water level has also begun to fall by the Jalalpur publicity.
On the head Muhammad Wala continued the water stands in Chenab to fall and ease pressure on the Shershah bridge. Near Tehsil Alipur, the inflow and outflow at the head Panjnad was registered on 575,195 CUSSCS. More than 100 villages were flooded, including Marhi Shahr, Choki Gabol, Seetpur, Khairpur Sadat, Khangarh Doema and Sultanpur, although Alipur City was spared.
Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb and federal parliamentary secretary Amir Talal Gopang visited the affected areas and instructed authorities to accelerate evacuation efforts. Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is expected to visit Monday.
In Vehari, flood levels in Sutlej have fallen, but large relief operations remain urgent. In Muzaffargarh, Chenab’s level at the Shershah Bridge has remained stable in days of 392.70 ft, just under 395 ft high flood meter. Low-lying areas remain below 6-8 feet of water.
Authorities reported outbreaks of epidemic diseases, including stomach infections and skin rashes. In Bahawalpur, flooding water fadu Wali Goth and Ghani Samma Sutha Road, leaving hundreds stranded. Families with children and livestock have been forced into auxiliary camps after the entire settlements were washed away by Sutlej -flood wave.
Extreme high -level flooding passing through Panjnad
PDMA reported that an extreme high -level flood went through Panjnad with a emission of 575,000 CUSSCS. At the head Muhammad Wala, the water level was at 410.5 ft against the high flood mark of 417.5 ft, while at the Shershah Bridge the current was 392.7 ft against the danger level of 393.5 ft. PDMA said the water level at both points is expected to decrease significantly within 48 hours.
At Ravi, a flood of medium -sized 57,000 CUSERCS was registered at the head Sadhnai, while Sutlej experienced low -level floods with 83,000 CUSSCS at Ganda Singh Wala and 87,000 CuseCs at Sulemanki.
PDMA also highlighted reservoir levels and noticed that the shortage of the damp is 93% full and Tarbela Dam has reached capacity, while India’s Bhakra, Pong and Thein Dams were 88%, 94% and 89% capacity respectively.
Normal currents were reported in Marala, Qadirabad (61,000 CUSCS), Trimmu (108,000 CuseCs), Shahdara (31,000 CUSSCS) and Jassar (12,000 CUSERCs), as well as Khanki (68,000 CUSERCs). Bloaki Main Works registered 48,000 CUSERCS with a low -level flood.
PDMA said the river flows over Punjab gradually returns to normal as the rain has stopped in the top drainage areas.
Tarbela Dam’s water level stood at 1,550.00 ft and contained 5,728 million acre feet, while the shortage registered 1,235.95 ft with 6.8 million acre feet. Chashma Reservoir contained 0.311 million acre feet. Overall, the three reservoirs held 12,839 million acre feet of useful water.
The federal flood commission reported on extreme flooding at Guddu on Indus, medium sized at Sukkur Barrage and very high level of Panjnad blocking at Chenab. Very high floods are expected at Guddu within the next 24-48 hours, while Sukkur is expected to reach high flood levels.
Rescue and relief operations
The South Punjab government has deployed air trons to supply food and medicine for flood victims in inaccessible areas. Officials described the efforts as Pakistan’s first emergency drone service that was able to carry up to 200 kg of help and evacuate people from dangerous places. Ten drones will be acquired to expand the operations.
The Punjab SAAF Pani authority has so far delivered 1.57 million liters of clean drinking water to more than 525,000 people throughout the province. Yesterday alone, 192,700 liters were delivered.
So far, 392 emergency camps, 493 medical camps and 422 veterinary camps have been established in the hardest hit districts. Police said over 16,000 employees, supported by 770 vehicles and 40 boats, have saved more than 681,000 people and moved 2,019 million livestock to safety.
Inspector of Punjab Police Dr. Usman Anwar said Safe City’s thermal imaging and drone cameras were used in the operations. Rescue 1122 teams, supported by welfare organizations and philanthropists, continued to move victims and distribute food, water and other essential things.
The Pakistani army also helps with evacuations. However, residents reported serious difficulties in moving property and livestock. The body of a man identified as Akhtar who drowned while trying to move animals to safety was recovered in UCH SHARIF.
