Punjab has undertaken a massive evacuation effort, relocating over 2.1 million people from flood-ravaged areas as the province grapples with one of its worst flooding crises in decades. Torrential rains and swollen rivers have submerged vast regions, prompting authorities to launch an unprecedented rescue operation.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported that the flooding, exacerbated by heavy monsoon rains and high water discharges from rivers like the Chenab and Sutlej, has affected millions, with southern Punjab bearing the brunt of the disaster.
Official figures indicate that 4.19 million people have been impacted, with the evacuation of 2.1 million marking a critical response to the escalating situation. Rescue teams, supported by the military, have been deployed with boats and drones to assist stranded residents, particularly in districts like Muzaffargarh and Multan.
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The crisis has also claimed at least 60 lives and injured eight others, while over 1.84 million acres of crops have been destroyed, threatening food security and driving up prices. Nearly 1.55 million livestock have been relocated, though more than 1,500 animals have perished.
Authorities continue to monitor river levels, with major barrages reporting “very high flood” conditions, and are preparing for further evacuations as rains persist in upstream areas.
