Punjab faces a serious flood crisis as water levels in Ravi and Sutlej rivers rise. Floods submerge dozens of villages, displace thousands of people, and damage crops and livestock. Relief teams continue operations, but the danger grows with more rain expected in coming days.

Ravi River Floods Nankana Sahib

At Head Balloki in Nankana Sahib, Ravi River reached 223,000 cusecs and flooded nearby villages. Floods hit Nathe Jagir, Gaga Sarai, Kamukil, and Ojla Gaon, forcing 6,000 people and 12,000 animals to move to safe places.

Punjab government set up relief camps and provided food and clean drinking water. Victims reported difficulties as transport shortages slowed evacuation.

Floods Spread to Shahdara, Tandlianwala, and Sahiwal

Floodwater also reached Shahdara, Tandlianwala, and Sahiwal.

• At Shahdara, ravi carried 138,000 cusecs of water.
  
  
• In Tandlianwala, a flood wave of 180,000 cusecs destroyed crops on thousands of acres. Rescue teams saved 190 people and shifted them to safe places.
  
  
• In Sahiwal, Aurangabad embankment broke and released 160,000 cusecs of water into farmlands. Authorities warned 5,000 residents to evacuate immediately.
  
  

Sutlej River Hits Kasur, Lodhran, and Bahawalpur

Sutlej River continued to devastate villages.

• In Kasur, floods submerged villages near Ganda Singh Wala. Rescue teams evacuated over 10,000 residents, and fishermen migrated to safer areas.
  
  
• In Lodhran, a flow of 55,000 cusecs destroyed crops and damaged homes. Residents in relief camps reported shortages of clean water and electricity.
  
  
• In Bahawalpur, officials warned that floods could hit 112 villages across 162,000 acres and affect 170,000 people. Rescue workers shifted over 20,000 residents and 13,000 animals to safe places.
  
  

Authorities Urge Caution

Rescue officials urged people to avoid riverbanks and flood-hit areas. Government promised more facilities in camps, including food, water, and medical help. Victims demanded stronger steps to save their homes, crops, and animals.

Water levels decreased slightly in some areas, but floods still threaten many districts. With more rain on the way, rescue teams continue to work as thousands of families remain in danger.