The army, under the orders of Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, continues flood relief efforts in affected areas. The DG ISPR, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said troops are working tirelessly on rescue and infrastructure restoration. He confirmed that efforts to rebuild bridges and clear highways are complete. Tragically, two army personnel lost their lives, and two others were injured during these operations.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar reported that three rivers are flooded due to a surge in water flow from upstream. The Army, alongside NDMA and PDMA, is coordinating evacuations for hundreds of thousands of people. They are sending tents, essential supplies, and keeping communication lines open to help communities respond quickly.
NDMA Chief Lt Gen Inam Haider said over 300 mm of rain fell in Azad Kashmir, while Northern and Eastern Punjab regions saw over 600 mm. He warned of more rain in Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, and Narowal over the next two days. Meanwhile, Sindh’s river levels remain stable, but experts continue to monitor the situation closely.
The efforts have already moved 200,000 people to safer locations, with no reports of casualties so far. The army has deployed an engineer brigade, along with 19 infantry, 7 engineering, and 4 medical units. These teams are aiding evacuation and rebuilding infrastructure as water levels threaten areas like Head Khanki and Qadirabad.
Finally, officials emphasized that all military formations are ready to assist local administrations under the army chief’s directives. Rescue work continues with full force. Authorities also shared flood data with Sindh officials to prepare for future evacuations. The monsoon’s last spell between August 29 and September 9 remains a serious concern, with all alerts active and response teams on high alert.