The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported decreasing river levels in Punjab, while Sindh braces for rising floodwaters. Rivers Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej show normal to receding flows at many points. However, severe flooding continues in southern Punjab districts like Multan, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan. Meanwhile, the Indus River at Guddu Barrage recorded a […]
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Flood Threat Remains Severe in Punjab and Sindh
The flood threat in Pakistan remains severe as rivers continue to swell, forcing evacuations and devastating communities. Punjab is facing massive displacements as the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers overflow, submerging thousands of villages. Authorities confirmed over 4.2 million people have been affected, with nearly half already relocated. Relief operations are stretched thin across multiple […]
NDMA warns of heavy rains, flood threat in next 48 hours
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that the ninth spell of monsoon will continue for the next 24 to 48 hours. Rain is expected to persist in northern parts of the country, while heavy downpours are also likely in southern regions from September 6. These include southern Punjab, southern Sindh, and coastal areas […]
PDMA issues high alert: Punjab faces rising flood threat
The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a high alert on Wednesday as rising river levels and ongoing monsoon rains increase the risk of flooding across the province. Authorities cited continuous rainfall and rapid glacier melt as major contributors to rising inflows in rivers like the Chenab and Indus, which could soon overflow in vulnerable […]
AJK flood alert after India opens dam spillway
ISLAMABAD: India has opened the spillway of a dam on the Poonch River, causing a high-level flood threat across parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The sudden release of water has rapidly increased the river’s flow, endangering low-lying villages and urban settlements. According to officials, India did not issue any prior notice before opening […]