Massive floods caused by overflowing Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers have affected more than 1.5 million people across Punjab, submerging 2,038 villages, displacing thousands, and claiming at least 30 lives. Senior minister Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is supervising relief operations, with over 481,000 people shifted to safer areas through 808 rescue […]
Flood Disaster 2025
Sindh prepares as over 1.6 million at risk
Sindh authorities are bracing for major flooding as more than 1.6 million people across 1,657 villages face risk from rising waters expected to enter the province in early September. سیہون: ڈپٹی کمشنر جامشورو، غضنفر علی قادری نے سیہون میں کچّے کے متاثرہ علاقوں کا دورہ کیا اور ممکنہ سیلاب کی صورتحال کا تفصیلی جائزہ لیا۔ […]
Punjab floods disrupt transport, fertiliser supplies halted
Severe flooding across Punjab has disrupted supply chains, delaying goods movement between Karachi and Punjab by two to three days, as trucks face blocked routes and waste fuel at dead-ends. Transporters explained that although highways and motorways remain clear, the lack of diversion signs in flood-affected areas has forced drivers into unnecessary detours, increasing costs […]
Relentless floods worsen misery across Punjab
Continuous heavy rain has worsened flooding in Punjab, leaving thousands stranded without electricity as the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers overflow, submerging villages, destroying crops, and threatening urban areas with further devastation. In Jhang, Multan, Chiniot, and Vehari, hundreds of villages remain underwater while crops on thousands of acres are destroyed, forcing families to spend […]
30 Dead in Punjab floods, dykes broken to protect cities
Floods in Punjab have caused severe damage, with the death toll reaching 30. The situation remains critical as water levels rise in the Sutlej and Ravi rivers. In response, authorities have begun breaching dykes to divert floodwaters and protect major cities. The Sutlej River’s dyke in Vehari collapsed, flooding the surrounding areas, including Khachi village. […]
Sindh on high alert: Murad Ali Shah issues urgent flood warning
Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah warned of possible flooding in the Indus River on Tuesday and Wednesday night. He shared concerns after reviewing updated water flow data from major barrages. The CM instructed authorities to closely monitor embankments and canal systems. He also ordered all relevant departments to stay alert and ready. This warning […]
Pakistan Army steps up relief in Punjab’s flood-hit areas
The Pakistan Army continues major rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas of Punjab. Troops are active in districts like Lahore, Jhang, Faisalabad, Chiniot, Toba Tek Singh, and Kasur. Rising water levels have damaged villages, roads, and homes. The Army is working around the clock to assist people stuck in dangerous conditions. According to the […]
Sindh gears up for possible ‘super flood’
Sindh Irrigation Minister Jam Khan Shoro said the province is preparing for a possible super flood as major rivers continue to swell, threatening low-lying areas across the region. Shoro warned that the Chenab River is experiencing levels unseen in over a decade, with around 1.1 million cusecs of water heading towards the Trimmu Barrage. Authorities […]
Maryam Nawaz appeals to Punjab to move to safer areas
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has urged residents living in flood-prone areas to cooperate fully with rescue teams. She warned that severe flooding poses a serious risk across many regions. The Chief Minister emphasized that saving lives remains the government’s highest priority during this crisis. She called on everyone to stay alert and follow all […]
Field Marshal visits Punjab floods, promises help
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited flood-affected areas in Punjab to assess the rescue and relief efforts. He toured Sialkot, Shakargarh, Narowal, and Kartarpur, where army teams are actively helping flood victims. During the visit, he reviewed the flood situation and received updates on ongoing operations. He praised the coordination between the army and civil […]