LAHORE (TASSAWAR NEWS) – Punjab is facing one of the worst flood disasters in decades as exceptionally high water levels in the Chenab River and Sutlej River continue to wreak havoc across the province. Authorities have issued red alerts, warning residents along riverbanks of rising floodwaters and urging immediate evacuation.
According to Punjab Flood Control authorities, water flow at Head Marala on the Chenab River has surged beyond 531,000 cusecs, forcing the closure of bridges and deployment of police for safety. At Khanki Headworks, discharge has reached 339,470 cusecs, while Qadirabad Headworks reported 232,450 cusecs. Flood pressure is also mounting at Trimmu (355,744 cusecs) and Panjnad (182,107 cusecs).
The Sutlej River is also at critical levels, with Ganda Singh Wala recording 269,501 cusecs and Sulemanki Headworks reporting 122,736 cusecs. Officials have confirmed that these exceptionally high floods may persist until September 10, 2024, putting millions at risk.
So far, more than 3,300 villages across Punjab have been inundated, leaving over 3.36 million people displaced. In Bahawalnagar, nearly 6,690 residents from 124 villages were evacuated as water levels rose alarmingly. The floods have also forced the relocation of 800,000 livestock to safer areas.
To manage the disaster, the government has established 400+ flood relief camps, medical centers, and 385 veterinary camps. Emergency teams are working round the clock, but rising water levels continue to threaten vast agricultural lands, homes, and critical infrastructure.
Experts warn that without effective flood management systems, river embankment strengthening, and disaster preparedness, Pakistan will continue to face recurring devastation from monsoon floods.
