When floodwaters swept across Punjab this year, countless families saw their lives upended in a matter of hours. Homes were destroyed, livestock carried away, and daily routines disrupted by an unforgiving natural disaster. In such moments, governments are tested not by their rhetoric but by their ability to respond with urgency and compassion. Punjab, under […]
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Floodwaters recede as rivers stabilise in Punjab
The flood situation in Punjab’s rivers has largely normalised after weeks of flooding, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday. “Water flow in most of Punjab’s rivers has returned to normal,” DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia stated, adding that water levels in flood-hit areas had dropped significantly. According to a PDMA report, the […]
Flood crisis deepens in Multan as Chenab surges
Floodwaters have hit another large area of Multan as dozens of villages in Shujaabad tehsil went underwater on Friday. A powerful flood wave struck the region after an 80-foot-wide breach appeared in the Dhondu flood embankment. As the water surged, nearby villages flooded quickly, and panic spread among residents. People rushed to safety, many climbing […]
Jalalpur Pirwala surrounded by floods, thousands evacuated
Jalalpur Pirwala, a tehsil of Multan, has been surrounded by floodwaters from all sides. In response, emergency evacuation efforts are ongoing. Authorities have launched a large-scale rescue operation to relocate people from the affected areas. Since early morning, rescue teams have been operating at the 86-M embankment, a critical area near Jalalpur Pirwala. Senior provincial […]
Murad Ali Shah vows fast action on Karachi floods
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said the government is managing floodwaters caused by heavy rains. Speaking in Karachi, he explained that rain naturally causes water to collect. However, once the rain stops, authorities will quickly remove the water. He assured citizens that efforts to control flooding are ongoing and that the administration is actively […]
Hunza floods strike again, roads blocked
The Hunza River flooded suddenly in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, hitting Gulmit Gojal stream hard. This caused panic and chaos as floodwaters rushed through the area. More than 50 workers on a water channel barely escaped with their lives. The flood also brought large rocks that blocked parts of the Karakoram Highway. Because of the blockage, […]