The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of dangerously high water levels in Punjab’s rivers as monsoon rains intensify. Rescue and relief operations have been accelerated to protect millions of residents at risk.
River Flow Updates (September 8, 2025)
- Chenab River: Head Marala (80,000 cusecs), Head Khanki (115,000 cusecs), Qadirabad (120,000 cusecs), Chiniot (100,000 cusecs), Head Trimmu (502,000 cusecs).
- Ravi River: Jassar (33,000 cusecs), Shahdara (66,000 cusecs), Head Balloki (112,000 cusecs), Head Sidhnai (135,000 cusecs).
The flood situation is most critical at Head Trimmu and Head Sidhnai, where flows have crossed half a million cusecs.
Relief Efforts and Damage
- Affected Population: Over 2 million people.
- Villages Submerged: 4,000+.
- Relief Camps: 423 established.
- Casualties: 50+ lives lost.
- Crop Loss: More than 1.75 lakh hectares damaged.
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Districts including Gujrat, Sialkot, and Multan are facing urban flooding and displacement due to river breaches. Controlled water releases from Indian dams have further worsened the crisis.
