Punjab on High Alert After India Releases More Water into Sutlej

The river situation in Punjab remained critical on Wednesday after India released more water into the Sutlej River, prompting high flood alerts. Authorities have warned residents in low-lying areas to stay cautious as water levels continue to rise.

According to the Indian High Commission, two points along the Sutlej — Harike and Ferozepur — are facing high flood threats.

Following India’s announcement, the Ministry of Water Resources issued an emergency alert to all relevant departments.

Chenab wreaks havoc in south Punjab

A protective embankment in the Chenab River collapsed near Jalalpur Pirwala, leading to widespread destruction.

The raging water damaged hundreds of homes and destroyed thousands of acres of standing crops in the area.

Nearby villages, including Umarpur and Inayatpur, faced the risk of being completely submerged.

While authorities warned that floodwater could soon enter urban parts of Jalalpur Pirwala.

Breach planned near Multan

A second wave of flooding from the Chenab River is heading towards the Head Muhammad Wala in Multan.

As part of efforts to protect the city, authorities have prepared a plan to breach the Shershah embankment.

A controversial but necessary move to divert the flow of floodwaters.

The authorities were also monitoring embankments at Akbar Bund and Graywala Bund, as scores of nearby settlements have already been submerged.

Punjab govt scales up rescue efforts

On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, rescue supplies and personnel have been deployed to six cities in southern Punjab, including Multan, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, and Lodhran.

Authorities have also deployed boats in Multan, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Lodhran and Bahawalpur to rescue people trapped in floodwater.

In Basti Baharan, a breach in the Baloch Wah embankment triggered an emergency evacuation in Jalalpur Pirwala and surrounding areas.

CM Maryam Nawaz has dispatched the Multan commissioner and deputy commissioner to monitor rescue operations.

Teams from the Pakistan Army and the Irrigation Department also arrived at the site to plug the breach.

While efforts have been launched to relocate residents to safer areas.

Flood threat at Guddu Barrage

The Indus River is also swelling, with the water level at Guddu Barrage continuously rising.

Authorities warned that low-lying areas in Kashmore’s katcha region were at imminent risk.

According to the PDMA Sindh, up to 200 villages and approximately 224,000 people across the province could be affected if the current conditions worsen.

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