In a drastic move to prevent a larger catastrophe, authorities in Pir Mahal have deliberately blown up the Mai Saforan embankment to protect the critical Head Sadhnai structure. The decision, made amid rising water levels, has now put nearly 30 villages at immediate risk of flooding, prompting emergency evacuations and heightened concerns among locals.
Embankment Breached Using Explosives
According to reports from a private news channel, the embankment was breached using explosives as a last-resort measure to divert water pressure away from Head Sadhnai — a vital irrigation and flood control point in the region. Officials feared that if the headworks failed, the resulting damage could be catastrophic and impact an even wider area.
The decision was taken by local administration and disaster management authorities after intense deliberations, citing the need to protect vital infrastructure over nearby low-lying settlements. However, this calculated risk has created a new emergency scenario for the surrounding rural population.
Residents Urged to Evacuate
Following the breaching of the embankment, water has begun spreading rapidly across fields and nearby roads, triggering panic among residents. Authorities have issued immediate evacuation orders to those living in the 30 villages now considered vulnerable to potential flooding. Emergency response teams and local police are coordinating efforts to assist with evacuations and provide temporary shelter.
Rescue and relief operations are being prepared to deal with the unfolding situation, while concerns grow over the loss of livestock, standing crops, and homes if the flooding intensifies.
Residents have expressed anger and fear over the lack of advance notice and question the long-term planning of such emergency actions. However, officials maintain that the move was necessary to protect broader regional infrastructure from collapse.
