Coas meets the Sikh community at Punjab with flood, promises a complete restoration of Kartarpur

Punjab:

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned against “exceptionally high flood levels” in the main rivers, as high precipitation is expected in their higher watersheds from August 30 to September 2.

According to the latest opinion, the Sutlej river of Ganda Singh Wala will remain at an “exceptionally high level of flood”, while the water levels in the delight in Shahdara should gradually pass from the exceptional exception to the height in the next 24 hours.

The Trimmu Chenab should reach an “exceptionally high level of flood” within 24 hours, while in Panjnad, it should reach a “very high level of flood” on September 2. Meanwhile, the Industry River in Guddu and the Sukkur dams should reach very high flood levels on September 4 and 5.

The PMD warned that the intensity of precipitation could go from moderate to heavy, raising concerns of urban floods through Punjab.

Coas visit the punjab struck by the floods

Friday, the chief of the marshal of Marshal (COAS) visited the areas of the Punjab affected by the floods, in particular the sector of Sialkot, Shakargarh, Narowal and Kartarpur, where he met the Sikh community and examined the rescue and rescue operations in progress.

During its interaction with the SIKH community, the COAS assured that all the religious sites damaged by the floods – including Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur – would be fully restored in their priority in priority, according to a press release from inter -service public relations (ISPR).

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He reiterated that the protection of minorities and their places of worship was the responsibility of the State and undertook that Pakistan “would leave no non -returned stone” to fulfill this duty. Coas also undertook an air study by Darbar Sahib Kartarpur to assess the extent of damage.

The Riwaz bridge is raped

According to Punjab, Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) is a violation in Riwaz.

Punjab rescue commissioner Nabeel Javed confirmed the violation and said that residents of the river bed had been evacuated. He added that the administrations of Faisalabad and Jhang had been invited to remain on alert, with officials deployed on the ground.

The Ravi Ravi in ​​Shahdara has inflated at the highest level since 1988

The water levels in the main rivers of Punjab have reached their highest level for decades, with the Ravi Ravi at the forefront of Shahdara de Lahore at 220,000 cops – the largest flow recorded since 1988.

According to the director general of Punjab PDMA, Irfan Ali Kathia, the sharp increase in Shahdara has been the most serious since 1988. He confirmed that flood waters had reached nine locations in the city, but rapid rescue operations had assured that there was no death. The Flood Forecast Service (FFD) reported precipitation through Lahore, the city of Nisar recording the highest at 25 mm, followed by 11 mm in the city of Johar.

Moroever, evacuations were made in the theme park, Mohlanwal, Mureed Wala, Farukh Abad, Shafiq Abad, Colony Afghan, New Metter City and Chuhng. In Pak View housing, residents were moved before four blocks were flooded. Rescue operations are also underway in Talat Park and Babu Sabu.

The government has installed rescue camps to house displaced families. About 70 people are currently hosted at Lachi Wali school, while others are hosted at the Chuhng Thokar relief camp.

Although the water levels remain dangerously high in certain parts of the Ravi, Sutlej and Chenab rivers, the managers say that the flows in most of the main heads are currently stable and under control.

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Multan is preparing in the form of flooding trades

The Chenab river overwhelmed hundreds of fertile land acres in Shujaabad, the irrigation service warning an extreme level of flooding in the following 24 to 36 hours. Fifteen villages along the shore should be affected.

While flooding waters are heading for Multan, the police deployed 564 staff members through Alpa, Cantt, Quetabpur, Dha, Shujaabad, Jalalpur Pirwala and Saddar to ensure civil security. District administration has also launched emergency protection measures.

Multan’s deputy commissioner, Waseem Hamed, said that a controlled violation at the head of Muhammad Wala Point had been planned to reduce pressure on urban areas. He added that 60% of the population in vulnerable areas had already been evacuated, with current rescue efforts.

According to the PDMA, Marala Point is currently faced with a medium level flood, with entries at 191,000 and outings to 185,000 Cuses. In Khanki Point, a high -level flood is planned, with flows projected at 996,000 brackets.

The push has already flooded more than 50 villages in Sambrial, where eight people have drowned. Meanwhile, residents fear the collapse of the weakened protective embankments in Rangpur, Muradabad, Bhattian Wala Basti, Thitta Sialan and Sanki, where cracks appeared.

Ravi and River Sutlej river

The waters that push the Ravi river have triggered floods in the Shahdara de Lahore region, where several housing companies have been overwhelmed under nearly four feet of water, forcing residents to flee their houses.

According to the Punjab irrigation department, Jassar’s Ravi de Jassar flowed at 85,980 Cusecases, while in Shahdara, the water flow was recorded at 201,400 Cuses, with levels that gradually drop. In the delight, the flows were located at 202,428 Cuses, also showing a downward trend. On the other hand, the entries in Balloki Headworks reached 151,560 Cusecases, while Sidhnai remained stable at 25,478 Cuses.

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The flow of the Ravi river has fluctuated between 211,330 and 219,760 Cuses in recent days, which has prompted the government to the Punjab to intensify rescue efforts and to restrict civil access to the banks. Ads have been made in mosques around Shahdara, warning residents of the low zones to evacuate. In Shakargarh, three people lost their lives after flood waters overwhelmed hundreds of culture acres for several hours.

The Sutlej river in Ganda Singh Wala Point has reached high -level floods, with entries recorded at 261,000 cuses.

In Vehari, the protective embankments of Lakha Suldira and Jatira gave in, allowing flood waters to enter Lakha Suldira and Moza Jatira. The violation of Murad Wala’s embankment flooded Kaliya Shah, Moza Dhool, Moza Siphon, Jhok Gamu, Jhok Fazil and Veersi Wahan, causing serious damage in the region.

The flood relief effort persists

According to the PDMA, around 1,779 villages are overwhelmed through Punjab, causing at least 20 deaths and causing evacuations of thousands of people. Irfan Ali Kathia warned that with the floods towards the Sindh, the number of deaths could increase. Kathia repeatedly stressed that the Punjab remained on alert until the water passes to the Sindh.

The law on the flood plan has now been invoked, according to which all illegal constructions along the river beds and flood plains must be removed. Resident residents in these areas have been ordered to evacuate immediately.

The law on the flood plan requires strict construction controls in the floodplanes to slow down floods and protect water resources. It prohibits any construction in the flood plain areas designated without prior approval of a channel agent

The most affected districts include Gujra, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Narowal, Sheikhpura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur, Okara and Pakpattan. From the Kala Shedian region of Mandi Bahauddin, 816 people were saved and 625 people from Pindi Bhattian Tehsil in Hafizabad, in the past 24 hours.

The chief minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz asked all the ministers to be present in the districts concerned and gave instructions to the members of the Assembly to participate in the help effort.

Acting on the directives of chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, drones were deployed to help rescue operations in Sahiwal. The technology is used to follow the victims of flooding across the city and its surroundings. Officials say that drone surveillance has already helped save several people trapped in strong flooding currents.

In the past 24 hours, the rescue teams have safely evacuated more than 20,000 people. About 9,646 people were transported by rescue teams, involving 729 boats and 2,897 rescuers. Flooded villages, 2,392 cattle were moved to safer pastures.

NDMA warns against imminent rain

The NDMA warned against generalized precipitation across the country from August 29 to 31, with moderate showers in Lourdes accompanied by thunderstorms in several regions.

In Punjab, heavy rains are expected in higher and northeast districts, notably Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murrier, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Hafizabad, Sargodha, Faithbad, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Lahore, Gujranwala Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan and Dera Ghazi Khan.

Parties of Balutchistan, including Ziarat, Kalat, Musakhel, Khuzdar, Awaran, Barkhan, Sibbi, Jaffarabad and Dera Bugti, are also likely to receive showers.

The Sindh should have isolated precipitation and thunderstorms in Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Khairpur, Karachi, Hyderabad, Tharparkar, Thitta, Badin and Mirpur Khas.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Cashmire, the rain is expected in Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Biner, Peshawar, Swabi, Swat, Waziristan, Astore, Skardu, Hunza, Shighar, Bagh, Neelum Valley and Muzaff.