Punjab is facing one of the most dangerous flood crises in recent years as the death toll has risen to 41, while millions remain at risk from surging rivers. The National Disaster Management Authority issued a flood alert, warning that heavy rainfall combined with the release of water from India will worsen the already critical […]
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KP govt releases Rs8 billion for flood relief
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has released Rs8 billion to assist flood-affected areas, confirmed Provincial Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam. He stated that Rs1.5 billion was disbursed yesterday alone to support urgent relief activities across the province. Out of the total allocation, Rs1 billion has been dedicated to providing food stamps, while each flood victim has received […]
Punjab on high flood alert as Sutlej swells
Authorities have issued a high flood alert in nine districts of Punjab after India released large amounts of water into the Sutlej River, raising concerns over severe flooding in the region. The districts under alert include Kasur, Okara, Bahawalnagar, Pakpattan, Vehari, Lodhran, Bahawalpur, Multan, and Muzaffargarh. Severe floods triggered by rising water in the Sutlej, […]
Head Muhammad wala bridge shut amid rising flood
The Head Muhammad Wala bridge in Muzaffargarh has been completely closed for all kinds of traffic today due to dangerously high flood levels in the River Chenab. Authorities confirmed the step was taken as a safety measure, since rising water levels posed a serious risk to both commuters and the bridge structure. Furthermore, officials advised […]
Encroachments blamed for worsening flood disaster: Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that hotels, houses, and housing societies built on waterways have turned the recent floods into a man-made disaster. He stressed that this is the moment for collective self-accountability rather than finger-pointing, as encroachments have blocked natural river flows and worsened destruction in many areas. Furthermore, Asif highlighted on […]
Punjab floods worsen, death toll climbs to 41
The death toll from devastating floods in Punjab has climbed to 41, as heavy rains and the release of water from India threaten fresh surges in major rivers. Authorities have sounded high alerts across vulnerable regions, where villages are submerged, crops destroyed, and thousands of residents forced to leave their homes in search of safety. […]
India warns of high floods in Sutlej, Punjab on alert
India has warned Pakistan of a high-level flood in the Sutlej River. The alert was issued through the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources, the flood threat is expected at Harike and Ferozepur downstream. The warning applies from 8:00 am on September 1. All relevant federal and provincial departments […]
Punjab floods devastate farms, spark economic alarm
Across Punjab’s fertile plains, families are reeling after the worst floods in decades washed away homes, drowned livestock, and destroyed crops. More than two million people and thousands of villages remain severely affected. Farmers say their livelihoods have been shattered. Muhammad Amjad, a rice grower from Chiniot, lost nearly all his 15 acres, while many […]
KP CM orders quick flood compensation, urgent rehabilitation
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Monday directed authorities to speed up the disbursement of compensation to flood victims and immediately begin rehabilitation efforts across all affected districts. Chairing a video-link meeting with officials from flood-hit areas, the Chief Minister reviewed ongoing relief and recovery measures. Key participants included the Finance Advisor, Chief […]
AC Furqan honoured for heroic flood service
The Punjab government announced on Monday that Assistant Commissioner (AC) Pattoki, Furqan Ahmed Khan, will be awarded a top civil award posthumously for his brave service during flood relief operations. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif also approved a financial grant of PKR 10 million for the family of the late officer, recognizing his selfless […]