LAHORE: India has released more water into the Sutlej River, raising fears of another major flood. The country continues its water aggression and violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
According to the Ministry of Water Resources, the Indian High Commission has warned of high-level flooding at two locations along the Sutlej. An extremely high flood is expected at Harike and Ferozepur.
Emergency alerts have been issued to all relevant departments by the Ministry of Water Resources.
Meanwhile, raging waves have caused destruction in Jalalpur Pirwala. A breach in the embankment has submerged several villages. Evacuation to safer locations is under way. The Chief Minister of Punjab monitored the overnight evacuation operations. Additional boats have been deployed, and three helicopters are involved in the rescue efforts. The opening of the Vehari Bridge has helped avert flooding in the city.
The confluence of the Sutlej, Ravi and Chenab rivers has created a severe situation. An extremely high flood is occurring at Head Panjnad. In Muzaffargarh’s tehsil Alipur, several villages have been inundated by the aggressive floodwaters. Thousands of acres of crops have been damaged in Khairpur Tamewali, Rahim Yar Khan and Liaquatpur. Within hours, a large flood wave is expected to pass through Rajanpur near Kot Mithan.
Meanwhile, in Punjab, 60,000–70,000 flood-affected people are living in relief camps. Medical facilities are available for families, and swings have been set up to comfort children in tent settlements.
In Farukhabad, Shahdara, floodwaters have receded but streets and homes remain clogged with mud, garbage and stagnant water. Residents warn of disease outbreaks and urge urgent cleanup to restore normal life.
Punjab floods have left over 4.1 million people affected and more than 4,000 villages damaged. 56 lives lost so far. PDMA warns of very high flood risk in Ravi, Sutlej and Chenab rivers until Sept 9. Nearly 3,000 schools remain closed, with many turned into relief camps.
Commissioner Lahore Maryam Khan reviewed flood relief and anti-dengue efforts. At Shahdara, Ravi River flow stands at 90,000 cusecs; water levels receding in Nankana and Sheikhupura residential areas. #PunjabFloods
Temporary channel in Mohlanwal has begun draining floodwater, Commissioner Maryam Khan said. Relief efforts are being strengthened in areas where water has receded. #FloodRelief
Three relief camps are active in Lahore. Medical facilities, food for affectees, and fodder for livestock are being ensured to protect health and sustain livelihoods, Commissioner Maryam Khan directed. #PunjabFloods #ReliefOps
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