ISLAMABAD: In Pakpattan, the flood water level has risen causing the Sutlej River to overflow and inundate some villages. A rescue operation is underway to save the trapped population, as floodwater has submerged standing crops and trapped cattle.
The PDMA has also warned of potential floods in Sargodha, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Bhakkar, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, and Rahim Yar Khan.
The flow of water in the Ravi River at Shahdara Railway Bridge has reached up to 35,000 cusecs. Additionally, there is a moderate-level flood in rivers Sutlej and Indus at Head Sulemanki.
The PDMA spokesperson stated that possible floods may affect the districts of Lahore, Sahiwal, Kasur, Okara, Pakpattan, and Bahawalnagar.
According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), there has been an increase in the flow of water under the new. And old Ravi bridges, as well as the Shahdara Railway Bridge.
Furthermore, the Indus River is experiencing a moderate-level flood at Chashma Barrage, with a current of 388,000 cusecs flowing towards Taunsa. Low-level floods are reports at the Tarbela, Kalabagh, Taunsa, and Guddu Barrage.
Moreover, there is a moderate flood at Sulemanki Barrage in the Sutlej River, with water flowing at 84,430 cusecs, and a low-level flood at Ganda Singhwala Barrage.
Meanwhile, the inflow of water to Pakistan has increased due to an Indian dam on the Sutlej River reaching full capacity. A current of 73,300 cusecs has reached Ganda Singhwala from India. And the water flow at Guddu Barrage has also increased to 300,000 cusecs. With expectations of a further rise to 400,000 cusecs.
Injuries In Tormenting Rains Across Pakistan
The federal capital, Islamabad, reported 11 deaths as the rains continued to wreak havoc. The impact extended beyond the loss of lives, with hundreds of families suffering from property damage.
The NDMA report states that a total of 468 houses were damaged by the heavy rains throughout the country during this period.
While the monsoon season in Pakistan has always presented challenges in terms of flooding, landslides, and other natural calamities. This year’s rains have proven to be particularly severe, leading to an unusually high number of casualties and property damage.
