Flood Threat in Multan, Punjab on Red Alert

Flood threat in Multan, Punjab on red alert

LAHORE: Punjab authorities have declared a high flood alert after the Sutlej River overflowed alarmingly, with apprehension that more water let out by India may lead to catastrophic flooding in south districts such as Multan. Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab Irfan Ali Kathia told a news conference on Tuesday that the river will swell to “very high flood levels.” He cautioned that a huge flood wave originati…

PDMA warns of extremely high flood in Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab until Sept 5

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of an extremely high-level flood in the rivers Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab until September 5. According to a report citing sources, a high-level flood persists at Ganda Singh. Rainfall is also expected in the upper parts of the rivers until September 3, which poses a risk of urban flooding in Lahore, Gujranwala, and Gujrat. Meanwhile, the devastation of River Chenab continues. After sub…

PMD warns of exceptionally high floods in Punjab’s rivers - Republic Policy

The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a red alert, warning of very high to exceptionally high floods in the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers between Tuesday and Thursday if water is released from Indian reservoirs. Republic Policy Website Punjab is already reeling from its worst floods in decades, with over two million people affected and more than 2,000 villages inundated. The Provincial …