One killed, six missing as boat capsizes in River Sutlej near Okara,
Lahore/ Okara_The Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Friday issued a weather forecast predicting monsoon rains in various districts of Punjab till August 7.
According to the PDMA spokesperson, there is a possibility of both light and heavy rainfall in areas near the rivers, further exacerbating the ongoing flooding situation in the province.
At present, the situation in the rivers of Punjab remains critical, with low-level floods reported at Sidhanai in the Ravi River. The inflow of water at Sidhanai has reached 52,040 cusecs, while the discharge is measured at 36,840 cusecs.
In the Sutlej River, low-level floods have been observed at Sulemanki and Islam locations. The PDMA spokesperson also issued a warning of a potential high-level flood at Mangala in the Jhelum River.
Amid the challenging situation, there is some respite as water flow remains normal at Tarbela dam and Kalabagh. Similarly, the water flow in the Jhelum and Chenab rivers is also reported to be stable at this time.
Earlier,
A minor child was killed and six other persons were missing when a boat carrying 40 people capsized in River Sutlej in Jasoke village near Okara on Thursday night,
According to Deputy Commissioner Okara, Muhammad Zeeshan Hanif, at least 40 persons, including women and children, were onboard the boat when it capsized in the middle of the River Sutlej.
He said that rescue teams from a nearby flood relief camp, which was set up for the flood affected people in the area, reached the spot immediately and started rescue operation.
He informed that rescuers have saved 33 persons due to timely operation while dead body of a five-year-old boy was also retrieved from the river. He said that operation to find six missing persons still going on.
