The monsoon rains trigger generalized floods across punjab

Strong monsoon rains have pushed river levels through Punjab to dangerous peaks, flooded villages, destroy crops and cut access to the ground in several districts. Local authorities have created flooding camps, while rescue teams continue the evacuations while the meteorological service warns of sudden precipitation and floods in the coming days.

According to the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the province is currently experiencing the seventh rains of Mousson, which should continue until August 23.

Officials have warned that Cloudbursts remain possible in Rawalpindi, Mrieri, Galliyat, Jhelum, Chakwal and Attock, while heavy showers are expected in the main urban centers, including Lahore, Siackot, Faisalabad and Multan.

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In Kasur, the Sutlej river has increased sharply, overwhelming dozens of villages and large expanses of agricultural land. PDMA officials reported a water discharge at the Ganda Singh Wala Headworks reached 75,000 brackets. Authorities have warned that additional Harike Headworks water versions could intensify the floods, putting the downstream communities more in danger.

The thrust destroyed standing crops, damaged hundreds of agricultural land acres and moved dozens of families. The 1122 rescue teams have deployed boats to move stranded residents, while the flood emergency camps provide food, medical care and fodder for livestock.

In Bahawalnagar, the violations of protective embankments allowed flood waters to spread in the villages, which prompted the administration of the district to impose article 144 to restrict civil movements along the banks.

Similar conditions have been reported to Chiniot, where the Chenab river has reached low flood levels, and in Kundian, where the Indus river flows at a medium flood stadium.

In the Zafarwal Tehsil of Narowal, the DEK Nullah swelled with more than 22,000 water records, flooding villages nearby and damaging the houses. Rescue camps have been created on several sites and the evacuation warnings have been disseminated in low communities.

Officials also said that the release of additional India water in Sutlej had increased risks of Chishtian, where the sugar cane and cotton fields have already been affected. Farmers have warned that new floods could cause catastrophic economic losses.

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The Pakistan Meteorological Department has published a red alert, warning heavy rains capable of generating sudden floods in rivers and draws through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Cashmire, Gilgit-Baltiste, the region of Polyhohar, Dera Ghazi Khan and northeast of Balochistan. Urban floods remain a major concern for the low areas of Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar and certain parts of the Southeast Sindh.

The authorities also warned against landslides and mud shifts in hilly regions, notably Mirurée, Galliyat, Cachemire and Gilgit-Baltistan. Strong winds and lightning could damage weak structures such as thatched houses, electric posts and the roadside panels, officials said.

During a meeting chaired by the provincial chief of the disaster management committee, Khawaja Salman Rave, officials led to continuous surveillance of river flows and reaffirmed that article 144 will remain in place around vulnerable banks.

The authorities called on the public to follow the evacuation orders, to avoid unnecessary trips and to remain vigilant with rapidly evolving weather conditions.

The Punjab Tourism Department also published an opinion restricting entry to rivers, streams and other high -risk areas. Emergency control rooms have been installed on tourist and wealth sites, while rescue staff were placed on alert. Travelers were invited to check the weather updates before leaving and calling the emergency numbers in the event of danger.

Precipitation data

In the past 24 hours, strong precipitation has been recorded in several parts of Punjab. Islamabad received up to 76 millimeters in Golra and 75 millimeters in Saidpur, while Rawalpindi recorded 53 millimeters in Chaklala. Jhelum, Siackot, Mangla and Mandi Bahauddin also reported significant precipitation. Heavy showers have also been measured in Tharparkar, Barkhan and in certain parts of the cashmere.

Meteorologists have said that wet currents from the Oman Sea and Bengal Bay, associated with a West wave, feed the current system. The rains and thunderstorms are expected to continue until the beginning of next week, with the heaviest falls expected in northern Punjab, Pothohar, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northeast Balutchistan.

Punjab Tourism Department from Advisory

The recent fate has not only the local population has been hit hard, but the damage has also extended to popular tourist destinations. The roads and bridges of several valleys collapsed, disturbing travel, while hotels and guest houses in certain areas have also undergone considerable losses.

In response, the Punjab Tourism Department has published an opinion across the province to ensure public security on all tourist sites. According to the lawyer, all the field offices were invited to remain rooted with district administrations and emergency operation centers for a timely response to any crisis.

Emergency control rooms are established on historic and tourist sites; Focal persons are appointed to maintain immediate contact with rescue agencies, and staff are responsible for staying on alert, for first aid and emergency interventions.

Punjab tourism secretary Raja Jahangir Anwar said that the public entry of rivers, streams and vulnerable areas will be limited to prevent unfortunate incidents. He added that emergency assistance numbers are displayed on all tourist sites, urging travelers to stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts before embarking on a trip.

“In the event of heavy rain or flood conditions, people should avoid unnecessary trips and immediately contact the assistance lines provided in an emergency,” he advised.

It should be noted that before, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, had also issued an opinion limiting tourism in mountainous regions and subject to disasters.

The NDMA warned that if necessary, article 144 could be imposed to restrict the public movement in high -risk areas, while the authorities concerned were responsible for strictly respected tourist restrictions during the current monsoon season.