Punjab floods claim 51 lives after two major rivers overflow.

Punjab – (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) – The flood crisis in Punjab is getting worse. Major rivers are overflowing and causing damage across many areas. Dozens of districts are now facing severe flooding.

At the Head Panjnad barrage, the water level is dangerously high. After a brief drop, the water flow surged again, creating fear of a massive new flood wave.

Water levels at the country’s main dams are very high. Tarbela Dam is completely full. Other major dams like Mangla, Khanpur, Rawal, and Samli are also near capacity, leaving little room for more water.

The Flood Forecasting Division reports extremely high flood levels at Ganda Singh Wala. Many other locations, including Chenot Bridge, Baloki, and Trimu, are also experiencing very high or high flood conditions.

This disaster began when India released a large amount of excess water. This water flowed into Pakistani rivers, creating a huge surge. In Sindh, the water flow at Guddu and Sukkur barrages is now extremely high.

Protective dams in cities like Bahawalpur and Multan have broken. This has allowed water to pour into villages, ruining crops across millions of acres. In Multan, floodwater reached a major toll plaza, forcing crews to build new barriers. Parts of a national highway are now underwater.

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In the Sutlej River, a massive wave of water flooded four tehsils of Bahawalpur. In Gujarat, streets have been flooded for three days, closing markets and offices. A key railway section also remains closed due to high water.

Tragically, two young men drowned in Mandi Bahauddin. A large crack in a dam in Shujaabad let water pour into a local settlement. Rescue teams are working hard and have already saved over 1,300 people.

The flooding has been so powerful that it damaged a long fence along the Indian border. It also submerged border security posts on both sides. The Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers have caused widespread damage.

According to disaster management officials, at least 51 people have died in Punjab due to these floods. The government is continuing relief operations, but thousands are displaced and fear more damage as the water keeps rising.