Punjab rivers overflow as heavy rains, Indian water surge trigger alerts
Floodwaters in Nullah Dek swept away a bridge connecting Narowal and Sialkot at Hanjali on Tuesday, with 60,000 cusecs of water flowing through it.
Additionally, a 50-year-old man named Rasheed was swept away by the Nullah.
Four people were trapped in a drain in Zafarwal; three have been rescued, while the search for the person swept away is yet to begin.
The missing individual is reported to be a resident of the nearby village of Bijapur.
The floodwaters have also entered several villages.
At Kangra, water levels in Nullah Dek remain very high, with 52,762 cusecs passing through at a moderate flood level.
DC Saba Ali Asghar has urged residents living near Nullah Dek to remain cautious and contact rescue teams in case of emergency.
In Kamokay Tehsil, the local administration has issued flood warnings as several villages face flood threats.
Kamokay AC has directed the immediate evacuation of residents from Mirzapur, Ladhar, Saib, Kalokgan, Sukhiana, Bajwa, and Dalianwali.
Now 210,000 cusecs of water is flowing at Kot Nainan. Dhariwal safety dam is feared to break, administration on alert as situation is critical.
The civil administration has directed residents of nearby settlements to move to a safer place.
Further increase in water inflow was reported from India into Chenab River at Head Marala.
Water inflow into Chenab River at Wazirabad Head Marala is 479434 cusecs, water inflow at Khanki Barrage in River Chenab is 255870 cusecs, water outflow at Khanki Barrage in Wazirabad River Chenab is 248588 cusecs, water inflow at Head Qadirabad in River Chenab is 113854 cusecs, water outflow at Head Qadirabad is 103854 cusecs.
There is currently a moderate flood in Wazirabad Nullah Palkho.
NDMA issues heavy rains, flood alert in upper parts of Ravi River
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued alert of heavy rains and flood in upper parts of Ravi River in next 48 hours.
Indian dam Thane is 97pc full and spillways can be opened at any time.
A high level of flood expected in Ravi River due to possible rains in upper areas and possible release of water from Bharti Dam.
High level of flow expected in Ravi River due to release of water from Thane Dam and flood rails coming from Bharti Nallahs.
High flow and flood situation is also expected in the drains of Pir Panjal range including Ben, Basantar and Dek.
The flow in the Ravi river at Jasr is recorded at 115,000 cusecs which is likely to increase to 150,000 cusecs during the next 24 hours.
Ravi flow at Shahdara recorded at 50,150 cusecs, which is expected to increase to 90,000 cusecs if the spillways of Thane Dam open.
Flood situation expected in the adjacent areas of Ravi River in case of possible rains and discharge from the dam.
Citizens are advised to stay away from rivers, drains and low-lying areas and avoid unnecessary travel.The NDMA has issued instructions to relevant agencies and emergency services to remain on high alert.
NDMA and PDMA's high alert Sutlej flood situation
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a prior alert to the Punjab PDMA about the Sutlej flood situation.
Consequently, large-scale evacuations began in vulnerable areas. So far, 150,000 people have been shifted to safer locations.
This includes 90,000 from Bahawalnagar, 14,000 from Kasur, 2,000 from Okara, 361 from Bahawalpur, 165 from Vehari, and 873 from Pakpattan.
According to the PDMA report, water levels in Punjab’s rivers are continuously rising due to heavy rains, causing flooding in the Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and their connected streams.
The PDMA has warned of high to very high floods in these rivers over the next 48 hours.
Thousands evacuated
Rescue 1122 spokesperson Farooq Ahmed said more than 24,000 people have already been moved to safer locations from flood-prone areas along the Indus, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej.
With heavy monsoon rains forecast, authorities fear worsening conditions.
Urban flooding is also likely in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Gujranwala divisions.
Officials have advised residents in low-lying areas to remain vigilant and cooperate with emergency teams.
High flood in Sutlej
Currently, at Ganda Singh Wala, the Sutlej River is at an extremely high flood level, carrying 195,000 cusecs.
At Head Sulaimanki, the river is at a medium flood level with an inflow of 104,000 cusecs and an outflow of 98,000 cusecs.
At Head Panjnad, the water level is also increasing, recorded at 106,832 cusecs, prompting authorities to issue a high alert.
In Arifwala, thousands of acres of standing crops were submerged, cutting off several villages from road access and disrupting power supply due to a high flood in the Satluj River.
In Pakpattan, floodwaters breached small protective embankments, inundating residential areas.
The flood surge in the Sutlej devastated agricultural land in Manchanabad’s surrounding areas, submerging large tracts of farmland and destroying fodder, sesame, and millet crops.
At Shamswala, the collapse of protective embankments affected seven villages, forcing helpless flood victims to appeal to the government for urgent relief measures.
Chenab swells
At Head Marala, water inflow is 107,000 cusecs with an outflow of 89,000 cusecs.
At Khanki Headworks on the Chenab, inflow is 91,000 cusecs and outflow is 84,000 cusecs.
At Chiniot, the Chenab’s water level continues to rise, reaching 90,000 cusecs, raising fears of submergence of river belt areas.
The administration has directed residents of riverside settlements to immediately move to safer areas.
Water situation in Indus River
The Indus River at Kalabagh and Chashma is currently in a low flood state.
Flash flooding is also feared in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan.
Nala Dek and Basantar are also in low flood, while Nala Bein and Nala Palkhu are witnessing medium flood conditions.
DG PDMA Punjab, Irfan Ali Kathia, has instructed all district administrations to remain on high alert. Relief Commissioner Punjab, Nabeel Javed, urged citizens living within riverbeds to evacuate immediately.
He said the Punjab government has established flood relief camps in affected areas where necessities and medicines are being provided.
The Relief Commissioner also warned of landslide risks in Murree, Galiyat, and other hilly areas. Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from rivers, canals, and streams, and ensure children do not bathe in floodwaters.
Earlier today, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported that Pakistan is bracing for severe flooding after heavy rains in India and overflowing dams sent massive volumes of water surging toward its rivers.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an urgent flood alert, warning of high to very high floods in the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers within the next 48 hours.
According to the PDMA, urban flooding is feared in the Lahore, Gujranwala, Jhang, Gujrat, Kasur, and Sialkot divisions, with local administrations instructed to prepare emergency responses.
Commissioners, deputy commissioners, and departments, including health, irrigation, agriculture, livestock, transport, and local government, have been placed on high alert.
The PDMA also instructed district administrations in Punjab to activate flood monitoring, deploy early warning systems, and coordinate emergency measures.
PM directs immediate evacuation of people stranded in flood-affected areas
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Chairman NDMA to expedite rescue operations in the flood affected districts of Punjab due to the flood situation in River Sutlej.
According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister office, Shehbaz Sharif directed immediate measures for the evacuation of people stranded in flood-affected areas and their relocation to safe places.
In view of the flood situation at Ganda Singh Wala on River Sutlej, the Prime Minister ordered enhanced safety measures and intensified monitoring.
Shehbaz Sharif instructed to ensure the provision of food, medicines and tents to the affected population.
The Prime Minister directed the NDMA Chairman to maintain full coordination with the Punjab Disaster Management Authority.
Volumes of water in Ravi, Satluj, Chenab
As per the statistics of the current water volumes, a high flood situation exists in all three rivers Ravi, Satluj, and Chenab.
Forecasts suggest that flows could reach 80,000–120,000 cusecs at Jasr on the Ravi, between 150,000 and 200,000 cusecs at Marala on the Chenab, and 220,000 cusecs at Ganda Singhwala on the Sutlej.
Tawi and Chenab rivers wreak havoc in several areas of Punjab
A high-level flood in the Tawi River has badly hit several villages in the Sialkot District.
Latest reports suggest that floodwater has cut off at least 85 villages in the Bajwat area from the mainland in the Sialkot District.
On the other hand, River Chenab is also in high flood with 288,000 cusecs of water currently passing through it.
Keeping this situation in view, the district administration has issued an alert.
As the water level in the aforementioned rivers is rising with the every passing minute, it is feared that floodwater will affect more areas in Sialkot, Wazirabad and Gujrat.
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