Lahore, (TASSAWAR NEWS) The second wave of floods has reached Panjnad, wreaking havoc along the Punjab-Sindh river belt. Several villages have been cut off, standing crops destroyed, and floodwaters continue to rise.
In Minchinabad, two bodies of drowned youths were recovered after a boat capsized near Basti Mamoka. The situation in Jalalpur Pirwala remains critical, as breaches in Shujaabad and Dhondu embankments have washed away 138 villages.
Floodwaters have submerged sugarcane, cotton, rice, and vegetable fields in the katcha (riverine) belt, while erosion threatens protective dykes.
In Muzaffargarh’s Ali Pur, a clash erupted between groups over diverting floodwater, leading to violent exchanges. Meanwhile, several villages in Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar lost road connectivity, and in Ahmedpur Sharqia, over 100 villages were submerged.
At Dhondu, a 80-foot breach in the Chenab embankment swept away three laborers—two were rescued, while search continues for the third. Nearby villages including Basti Mitho, Soman, and Basti Bangla are at risk.
In Kahror Pakka, the Sutlej river broke through protective embankments, inundating vast areas and destroying crops. Rescue teams evacuated more than 500 stranded people.
At Panjnad, flood levels reached 665,576 cusecs, peaking at over 700,000 cusecs overnight. Federal Minister Dr. Musadik Malik confirmed preparations to deal with the second wave, saying the monsoon spell will soon subside.
The flood torrent has now entered Sindh, forcing evacuations from katcha areas in Kashmore via boats, though many in Dadu have refused to leave. In Hub Dam, water level has risen to 338 feet, leaving just one foot of capacity. Authorities have ordered residents and plant operators to evacuate.
At Guddu Barrage, a medium flood persists for the sixth day, with inflow recorded at 512,662 cusecs. Rising waters have submerged several villages along the Indus in Naushehro Feroze, forcing residents to relocate on their own.
