Rising Case Numbers
The dengue outbreak in the twin cities has intensified, with the overall tally crossing 300 cases. In the last 24 hours alone, 19 new infections have been reported. Islamabad recorded eight fresh cases, including two from rural areas and six from urban localities.
Situation in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi confirmed 11 new cases during the same period, taking the city’s total to 144. Health officials stated that 51 patients are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals across the district.
Administration’s Response
The district administration has ramped up anti-dengue operations. As part of the ongoing drive, authorities sealed 1,517 sites and issued more than 3,000 challans for violations of precautionary measures. Officials stressed that strict enforcement is necessary to contain further spread of the virus.
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ISLAMABAD: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Punjab has sounded alarm bells, warning of extremely high flood levels in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers that are expected to persist until September 5. The warning follows continued rainfall in the upper catchment areas and the release of water by India into the Sutlej, further worsening the crisis.
According to officials, a high-level flood has already been recorded at Ganda Singh Wala, while the Chenab River has inundated vast areas of Punjab. Hundreds of settlements have been destroyed, and the floodwaters have reached Jhang, submerging around 200 villages. The situation is equally dire in Muzaffargarh, where water levels are rising, while in Bhawana tehsil of Chiniot, dozens of villages are underwater. Agricultural fields in Shujabad have also been submerged, dealing a severe blow to local farmers.
At the Trimmu Headworks, one of the most critical flood control structures in Punjab, a massive flood wave measuring 800,000 to 900,000 cusecs is currently passing through. Authorities warn this could endanger more than 400 villages, placing thousands of families at risk of displacement.
