Fears of a super flood escalated on Monday as a massive inflow of water from India entered Punjab, swelling rivers and inundating dozens of villages, leaving locals stranded and roads blocked. Authorities warned that around 1 million cusecs of water are expected to reach Head Panjnad between September 2 and 3, while Guddu Barrage may […]
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Punjab closes schools in flood-hit districts for safety
The Punjab government has announced the closure of hundreds of schools across flood-hit districts to protect children and staff. In Lahore, all schools will reopen tomorrow except 45 institutions, which have been converted into relief camps. These include 33 government and 12 private schools in areas such as Shahdara, Bund Road, Saggian, Chuhang, Niaz Baig, […]
India’s water release sparks major flood threat in Punjab
India released 800,000 cusecs of water into the Chenab River after opening all gates of Salal Dam without prior notification, creating fears of a massive flood in Punjab. Irrigation officials confirmed that the sudden release will push a huge flood wave towards Head Marala, where the river is currently flowing normally but remains under high […]
Women in flood relief camps face harsh struggles
In a former classroom now converted into a relief camp, hundreds of women in Chung, on Lahore’s outskirts, endure exhaustion, pain, and despair as floods devastate eastern Pakistan. Pregnant women, some seven months along, share overcrowded shelters without proper medical care, sanitary pads, or clean clothes, leaving them vulnerable to both physical and emotional suffering. […]
Maryam Nawaz visits Kasur flood victims
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday reached Talwar Post in the border area during heavy rains and personally reviewed ongoing flood-relief operations in Kasur district. She visited a newly established relief camp and warmly welcomed families arriving by rescue boats from the submerged Gatti Kalingar village, ensuring that rescue efforts were being carried […]
Floods ravage Punjab, relief camps set up urgently
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported severe flooding across Punjab, with 2,308 villages submerged and more than 1.5 million people directly affected by rising waters from Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers. Authorities confirmed that at least 33 people have lost their lives in flood-related incidents, while two others died in lightning strikes in Lahore. […]
PM forms committee to strengthen climate resilience
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a 13-member committee to design strategies for strengthening Pakistan’s resilience against extreme weather events such as flash floods, cloudbursts, and urban flooding. The committee will be chaired by Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal and will include ministers, secretaries, experts, and stakeholders from across the country to ensure […]
Punjab rescues 490 flood victims with thermal tech
Punjab successfully rescued more than 490 flood victims by using advanced thermal technology for the first time, marking a major breakthrough in the province’s disaster management and rescue operations. Rescue teams carried out night operations in several flood-hit areas, including Okara, Jhang, Atharah Hazari, Shorkot, and Ahmadpur Sial, where victims trapped in submerged localities were […]
Rawal dam spillways opened after heavy rains
The spillways of Rawal Dam have been opened after water levels rose sharply due to continuous rains in Islamabad, Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon confirmed on Sunday afternoon. Authorities took this precautionary step to prevent any overflow and ensure the safety of nearby communities. Continuous rainfall in the federal capital has significantly increased the reservoir’s […]
Schools in flood-hit Lahore areas remain closed
The Lahore district administration announced that all public and private schools in the city will reopen from September 1, while institutions in flood-affected areas will remain closed until further notice. According to the official notification, classes will resume across Lahore under government orders, but authorities stressed that safety concerns in flood-hit localities make it necessary […]