Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited Multan on Tuesday to assess the flood situation first-hand. She conducted an aerial survey of Multan and Jalalpur Pirwala to examine the extent of the damage. Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding across southern Punjab, prompting urgent government attention. During the survey, Maryam Nawaz reviewed the condition of […]
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Flood crisis worsens in Punjab as death toll rises: Azma Bokhari
Punjab’s Information Minister Azma Bokhari has warned that the flood situation in the province is getting worse every day. She said heavy rains continue to cause major damage, especially in southern Punjab. Floodwaters have now reached several areas, making life even harder for affected families. She added that the government is doing its best to […]
PM Shehbaz orders swift completion of flood relief preparations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to complete flood rescue and relief preparations promptly. During a phone briefing from Beijing, NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik updated him on the flood situation. The briefing highlighted rising water levels in the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers. The prime minister stressed the urgency of accelerating […]
Heavy rains to lash Punjab till Sept 5, floods feared
Punjab is expected to receive more rain until September 5, raising concerns about worsening flood conditions across the province. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), continuous rainfall could intensify the already precarious flood situation in several districts. Water levels in major rivers are rising rapidly. At Marala Headworks on the Chenab River, the […]
Flood havoc in Pakistan: PM Shehbaz directs rescue from Beijing
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reviewed the flood situation in Pakistan despite being in Beijing. He chaired a high-level meeting through video link on Tuesday. Officials from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and provincial governments briefed him on recent floods caused by heavy monsoon rains. They reported the displacement of many families and ongoing […]
Unexpected flood surge hits Punjab, says CM Maryam
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that the current flood situation in the province was unexpected. Speaking to the media in Shahdara, she stated that rivers received more water than their capacity. She emphasized that despite the pressure on three major rivers, no lives were lost due to administrative negligence. Maryam Nawaz shared that […]
Minister Aleem Khan warns of high flood risk in Punjab rivers
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan called the flood situation in Punjab alarming during his visit to Shahdara on Wednesday. He said high water levels in rivers like the Ravi pose a serious threat to nearby communities. His visit aimed to inspect flood arrangements and ensure emergency measures are in place. Aleem Khan stressed […]
CM Maryam monitors Punjab floods from Japan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz closely monitored the flood situation in Punjab during her visit to Japan. She stayed in constant contact with provincial officials. Even while on the plane, she held meetings and received updates on relief and rescue operations. This showed her commitment despite being abroad. The Punjab government had prepared a strong […]