Over 120 people have died in Punjab over the past six weeks, when torrent rain and flash floods swept through rural and urban settlements, according to official figures.
Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said that the ongoing monsoon-tricking form is expected to continue with spaces until August 27, bringing risks of river flooding, urban flooding and waterproof in low-lying areas.
Nationwide, more than 700 people have lost their lives, and nearly 1,000 others have been injured in rain -related events since the start of the season, including women and children.
In Punjab alone, 54 deaths were reported in the first half of July, with the road tax rising steadily in recent days.
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The floods have caused serious damage to housing infrastructure. At least 123 houses have been destroyed in Punjab, while dozens more have been partially damaged. More than 2,000 families have been displaced and are protected in temporary camps and emergency facilities.
Hundreds of hectares of standing crops have also been washed away, which inflicts considerable losses on farmers.
PDMA reported high flood levels in the Sutlej River at Ganda Singh Wala and a medium flood at the head Sulemanki. River Chenab also raises rapidly and threatens low -lying districts, including Gujrat, Sialkot and Narowal.
Meanwhile, the Indus River remains at Tarbela at low flood levels, although authorities warned that water releases may be required if rainfall continues as the reservoir is already in full capacity.
Across the border approaches India’s Bhakra, Pong and Thein Dam’s maximum storage capacity. The Indian High Commission has also warned of high flood levels in the Tawi River, which experts warn could directly affect the Chenab River and adjacent districts in Punjab.
Punjab’s Emergency Aid Commissioner and PDMA HERFORY Director has ordered all relevant departments to remain on high alarm.
Agencies including WASA, Rescue 1122, district administrations, local authorities, agriculture, irrigation, health, livestock and transport departments have been mobilized.
Machines and staff are deployed in vulnerable areas of water cutting, while flooding camps continue to supply shelter and essential supplies to displaced families.
