Punjab Evacuates 150,000 People After Flood Warning

Punjab—(Special Correspondent/Web Desk)—Nearly 150,000 people have been safely moved from flood-prone areas in Punjab as the province prepares for heavy rains and possible flooding, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday.

This year’s monsoon season has brought record rainfall, melting glaciers, and widespread flooding, highlighting Pakistan’s high risk from climate change. Recent warnings of “high flood” levels have put Punjab on alert and triggered mass evacuations to protect lives.

“About 150,000 people have been relocated to safer places after early alerts and warnings from NDMA about rising water levels and possible floods,” reported the state-run news agency APP.

The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) launched large-scale evacuation efforts in high-risk areas as the Sutlej River continued to rise, according to reports. Emergency response teams have been deployed, and all relevant departments remain on high alert to safeguard people and property.

NDMA data shows the highest number of evacuations from Bahawalnagar with 89,868 residents, followed by 14,140 from Kasur, 2,063 from Okara, 873 from Pakpattan, 361 from Bahawalpur, and 165 from Vehari. Around 40,000 people moved soon after the initial alerts.

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NDMA has urged citizens to avoid traveling to flood-prone areas, follow official safety instructions, and stay alert for updates. All emergency services and institutions have been directed to remain fully prepared to respond quickly.

Separately, the Sutlej River has reached a dangerous level of 195,000 cusecs, according to state media. Officials have issued warnings of “extremely high flood levels” in the region.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered immediate evacuation of low-lying areas near rivers, while the Climate Change Ministry predicts heavy rain in the Gujranwala, Gujrat, and Lahore divisions, increasing the risk of both river and urban flooding.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) also warned about possible flooding in the Chenab and Ravi rivers as heavy rainfall is expected in the eastern region. Meanwhile, more than 24,000 people have already been shifted from low-lying areas of the Indus, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers after a flood alert from India.