The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has reported a significant reduction in the flow of major rivers, easing fears of further flooding in the province.
Officials confirmed that the monsoon rains have reduced in intensity, with no further heavy downpours expected in the coming days.
Decrease in river flows
According to PDMA, the flow of rivers across Punjab has dropped noticeably. The rains have also subsided in the upper catchment areas, which previously contributed to rising water levels.
At Ganda Singhwala, the water flow in the Sutlej River is recorded at 182,000 cusecs. In the Chenab River, the flow has increased to 50,000 cusecs at Marala, 92,000 cusecs at Khanki Headworks, and 94,000 cusecs at Head Qadirabad.
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At Head Trimmu, the water level stands at 178,000 cusecs but is showing a downward trend. However, at Panjnad, the water flow has reached 660,000 cusecs and continues to rise. The Ravi River at Head Sidhnai is also showing a decline in water levels, while the water flow at Jassar has reached 23,000 cusecs.
Flood impact across Punjab
The PDMA report revealed that more than 4,500 villages were affected by floods across the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers.
- 2,315 places were impacted along the Chenab River.
- 666 locations were affected by the Sutlej floods.
- 1,495 places were hit by floods from the Ravi River.
In total, around 4.287 million people have been affected. Of these, 2.262 million people were shifted to safer locations by relief teams.
Relief and rescue operations
Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed confirmed that 396 relief camps have been set up in flood-hit districts. Alongside these, 490 medical camps and 412 veterinary camps have been established to assist both residents and livestock.
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So far, 1.696 million animals have been safely relocated.
Dam levels in Pakistan and India
Water storage levels remain high in both Pakistani and Indian dams:
- Mangla Dam is 90% full while Tarbela Dam has reached 100% capacity.
- Across the border, India’s Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej is 90% full, Pong Dam is at 99%, and Thein Dam is at 97% capacity.
Human losses, govt response
The floods have claimed 79 civilian lives in various accidents across Punjab. Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed assured that affected citizens will be compensated for their losses as part of the government’s rehabilitation program.
Meanwhile, Multan's tehsils Jalalpur and Alipur are reeling under devastating floods as the Chenab River’s flow surged to 668,000 cusecs at Head Panjnad, wiping out entire settlements and displacing millions.
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Authorities report that nearly 80% of Alipur Tehsil has been submerged, altering the map of the region and destroying crops across hundreds of acres.
The rising floodwaters have devastated dozens of settlements in Alipur, leaving millions homeless. Local reports confirm that several villages have been completely wiped out, while residents continue to struggle for survival. Rescue teams say many families are trapped in waterlogged areas, desperately awaiting evacuation.
In Multan, the flood situation shows slight improvement as the water level at Head Muhammad Wala dropped from 413.60 to 412.90 feet. The main road has been reopened for traffic, though authorities remain on alert for further risks.
Jalalpur Pirwala: Dam breach to save city
In Jalalpur Pirwala Tehsil, officials deliberately breached Gilani Dam to prevent wider destruction. Water has been diverted towards Bahadurpur North, Bahadurpur South, Long, Sabira, and Kanhan, all of which now face imminent submergence. Residents have been urged to evacuate immediately.
Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb reviewed the filling of a crack near Basti Baharan, directing workers to complete reinforcement efforts without delay.
