Flood Alert
Alert: Possibility of Flooding
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has expressed concerns about the possibility of floods within the location due to India liberating extra than 70,000 cusecs of water into Pakistan’s River Sutlej. Nearby authorities have confirmed the substantial discharge of water from the Harike headworks and have issued warnings about the potential for inundation in nearby areas.
Precautionary Measures
To ensure public safety, authorities are advising people to avoid areas near urban rivers and canals. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has directed provincial administrations to:
- Implement early warning systems
- Maintain fast response capabilities
- Conduct evacuations in areas prone to flooding along the Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej rivers, and their tributaries
Affected Districts
As a precautionary measure, the Deputy Commissioners of Kasur, Okara, Wahari, Pakpattan, and Vehari have been instructed to make necessary arrangements and set up relief camps in their respective districts.

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