Punjab faces worst floods in decades after India releases water
A State of Emergency: Rivers Swell and Cities Brace as Waters Rise
Punjab—(Special Correspondent/Web Desk)—Punjab is experiencing its most severe flooding in nearly 40 years. The crisis was triggered when India released water into the rivers, which combined with heavy monsoon rains.
In Jhang, a large surge of floodwater entered the Chenab River. This has put the local government on high alert. Officials are telling people near riverbanks to move to safer ground, remembering the destructive floods of 2014.
The Ravi River is also flooding heavily, with water flow exceeding 200,000 cusecs. This high volume threatens nearby low-lying areas, and disaster teams are closely watching the situation.
To protect major cities like Multan, authorities have made the difficult choice to intentionally break two protective embankments. In Lahore, evacuations from dangerous areas are ongoing, and rescue boats are ready. So far, officials report no deaths in the city, with thousands moved to safety and relief camps providing food.
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Tragically, at least 12 people have died in other parts of Punjab due to the floods. In areas like Bahawalpur and Sargodha, temporary embankments have broken, flooding villages and destroying crops like cotton and rice. Many families are now trapped.
A new flood surge is now heading towards the Rojhan area. Officials warn that water from India and other Punjab rivers will meet there soon. People are being urgently told to evacuate as emergency preparations are made.
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