The Pakistan Army is actively conducting rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas across Punjab, including Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, and Head Khanki.Army personnel, using helicopters and boats, are evacuating stranded residents to safer locations. Among those rescued are elderly citizens, women, and children, who are being immediately relocated to relief centers for care and support.

In collaboration with civil administration, the Pakistan Army has set up rescue and relief camps for flood victims. These camps are providing essential services, including food, basic medical aid, and other necessary facilities.Flood victims have expressed appreciation for the Army's timely response and dedicated efforts in managing the crisis and ensuring public safety.

Ravi River is flowing in very high flood level in Shahdara with water level continuously increasing. Currently 220,000 cusecs of water is passing in Shahdara, with expectations of further increase. Due to the serious risk of flooding in low-lying areas, a high alert has been issued.According to the Lahore Commissioner, the River Ravi has a capacity of 250,000 cusecs.

All departments, including the district administration, are fully prepared to handle any untoward situation. Evacuation of residents from the affected areas is underway. At Jassar, the water flow has been recorded at over 166,000 cusecs, and at the Syphon point, a moderate flood has now turned into a high flood, with a flow of 99,700 cusecs. The threat of flooding in low-lying areas has intensified, prompting a high alert.

The River Ravi’s floodwater has entered the Kartarpur Corridor. Punjab Rangers rescued 200 to 300 people stranded in the water and also rescued 35 people and their livestock trapped in Head Sulemanki area. Punjab Rangers, along with other agencies, continued rescue operations in flood-affected border areas.

Narowal Road has been submerged under floodwater, and the Shakargarh Highway has been closed to traffic. In Shakargarh, a flood wave of 250,000 cusecs passed through Kot Nainan, submerging dozens of villages. At Bhiko Chak, a breach developed in the river embankment, prompting evacuations from the affected villages.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)