National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of heavy rain in the next two days in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Gujrat, Gujranwala and Lahore divisions, with intermittent showers also expected in Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, Sargodha, Faisalabad and Zhob.
Rising river flow fears in areas with top drainage and increases the risk of fresh flood.
At present, Guddu Barrage is experiencing a medium -sized 500,000 CUSSCS, Sukkur Barrage is at high flood levels with 571,000 CUSSCS, and Kotri Barrage is below the medium level flow with possible flood risk.
According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the water level in Indus, Jhelum, Ravi and Chenab Rivers is returned to normal while Panjnad is stable.
However, a medium flood continues at Ganda Singh Wala on Sutlej, and a low flood remains on Sulaimanki and Islam major works. Hill Torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan is also reported to flow normally.
Meanwhile, the shortage dam has reached 95 percent capacity and Tarbela Dam is in full capacity. Across the border, the Bhakra Dam has filled 88 percent, Pong Dam to 94 percent and the dam to 88 percent.
NDMA has required all relevant institutions to remain in high alarm and secure preventative measures while encouraging citizens to avoid crossing rivers, bridges or submerged roads under high currents.
Residents of flooded areas have also been asked to stay informed via TV and mobile alarms and use Pak NDMA Disaster Alert app for timely updates.
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Help efforts
The flood in Punjab’s rivers has already caused widespread destruction. According to Emergency Aid Commissioner Punjab Nabeel Javed, more than 4.7 million people have been affected and over 4,700 villages damaged due to the serious flood situation in Ravi, Sutlej and Chenab Rivers. The latest incidents during the floods have demanded 119 lives.
About 2,614 million stranded residents have been moved to safer places, while 329 relief camps and 425 medical camps have been established. In addition, 367 veterinary camps have been established and 2.09 million animals have been moved to safe areas.
“On the directives of the Chief Minister of Punjab, compensation will be delivered to the citizens for their losses,” Javed said, confirming that an injury survey is underway and payments will be “transparent and easy.”
PDMA noted that while the water level is quickly disappearing in many flood areas, the provincial administration remains on duty according to CM directives. Help operations continue and citizens can contact the relief line 1129 for help.
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Medical response
Punjab Health and Population Department reported that over 822,000 flood victims have been provided medical treatment, including 31,000 in the last 24 hours.
Provincial minister Khawaja Imran Nazir said 603 medical relief camps, 23 field hospitals and 12 boat clinics serve flooding areas. He added that 31,000 hygiene sets have been distributed so far.
The health authorities also confirmed 164 Snakebite cases during the floods, including eight in the last 24 hours, along with the treatment of diabetic patients and 343 pregnant women.
“The department is obliged to ensure uninterrupted healthcare for flooded affected communities,” Nazir said.
