The Punjab government announced a Punjab flood relief package for victims of recent floods but gave no timeline for distribution. The package offers Rs1 million for destroyed houses and Rs500,000 for partially damaged ones. Farmers will receive Rs20,000 per acre of submerged land, and Rs500,000 for each cow or buffalo lost. Officials said the money will come from provincial resources without foreign aid.
Relief cards will be introduced to help victims avoid long queues at aid centers. Over 4.7 million people and 2.1 million animals have been affected across 27 districts. Ten thousand employees are conducting surveys in flood-hit areas. The government said more than 2,200 relief teams are still working in the field. However, no date has been set for payments.
The Punjab flood relief announcement came as the Sutlej River caused major destruction. Breaches in embankments submerged villages in Multan, Bahawalpur, and Lodhran. Roads and homes were destroyed while thousands were displaced. One breach widened to 400 feet, and officials said repairs could take nearly two weeks. Controlled cuts were made to divert water toward the Chenab River.
Residents in affected areas expressed frustration. Many accused the government of focusing on saving the motorway instead of protecting their homes. Villagers said they lacked food, tents, and medical support while living under the open sky. Local accounts described collapsed houses, rising waters, and livestock losses. Officials later sent more machines and teams to help repair the breaches.
Sindh also suffered heavy flooding as water from the Kotri Barrage submerged villages in Jamshoro district. Homes, farmland, and infrastructure were badly damaged, while electricity and road links were cut off. Videos showed funeral processions moving through waist-deep water. As rehabilitation continues, uncertainty remains over when victims will actually receive the Punjab flood relief package.