The flood level at the Kotri barrage began to drop on Saturday after attaining the peak flows of 420,565 cusecs on Friday evening. According to the irrigation officials, the barrage on the Indus River remained in medium flood on Saturday receiving 412,965 cusecs upstream and releasing 386,650 cusecs downstairs towards the Arabian sea. It supplied […]
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Monsoon Devastation in Punjab: Millions of people affected
ISLAMABAD: The recent monsoon floods have wreaked havoc across Punjab, affecting over 4.2 million people in 18 districts, with Muzaffargarh alone accounting for more than a quarter of those impacted. In response, the Prime Minister has raised ex-gratia assistance for families of victims from Rs1 million to Rs2 million. Out of 161,000 houses assessed, around […]
Punjab’s road network in ruins as floods keep M5 closed for 15 days
The recent floods in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, have caused extensive damage to infrastructure, with officials confirming that more than 200 national and district-level roads have been affected. According to a document of the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the M-5 Motorway sustained damage at 13 locations, while four to five more vulnerable points […]
Sindh govt won’t leave flood victims alone, says Memon
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the Sindh government is always active in providing relief to the people during natural disasters and emergencies. During relief operations, victims are not only being moved to safe places, but full arrangements are also being made for […]
Ali Zafar to hold flood relief concert on September 27 at Alhamra
In a country where music has always been the heartbeat of hope, Ali Zafar is once again using his voice to bring Pakistanis together, this time for those who need it most. The Pride of Performance recipient has announced a special fundraising concert to support victims of the catastrophic floods that left millions homeless earlier […]
PM unveils relief package, vows to rehabilitate every flood victim
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the electricity bills of the month of August for all domestic consumers in flood-affected areas will be completely waived. In his address to the nation on Sunday evening, he said that due to the recent heavy rains and flooding, severe devastation has occurred in various parts of Pakistan. […]
Punjab on alert as 11th monsoon spell threatens flood-hit areas
The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for the 11th spell of monsoon rains, expected from September 16 to 19, warning of fresh flooding in rivers and streams across Punjab. “There is a risk of flooding in rivers and streams due to monsoon rains,” said DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia, urging […]
Punjab Police rescue and relief operation continues in flood-hit areas
On the instructions of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, the rescue and relief operation of Punjab Police continues in flood-affected areas. In continuation of this operation, so far 709,427 affected citizens have been shifted to safe places, while 628,918 livestock of flood victims have also been moved to safety. More than 16,000 […]
US sends another flood relief aid shipment to Pakistan
The United States (US) has delivered flood relief assistance to Pakistan following weeks of catastrophic floods and torrential rains that have displaced millions and destroyed homes and farmland. In a statement issued by the Department of State on Sunday, it said the US stands with the people of Pakistan, whose lives have been uprooted by […]
2.5m people evacuated, 2.19m cattle rescued as flood relief continues
The Punjab government has intensified relief, rescue, and evacuation operations in flood-affected areas of the province, evacuating over 2.5 million people and 2.19 million livestock as rising waters continue to threaten lives and livelihoods across southern and central regions. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), floods have impacted more than 4,447 mouzas across […]