LAHORE (Kashmir English): At least 101 people have died in the worst floods to hit Punjab in decades, said the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
According to Director General PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia, the disaster was the largest in Punjab’s history, with nearly 5,000 villages inundated.
Speaking to media in Bahawalpur, he said the Sutlej River swelled to 385,000 cusecs this monsoon, while three rivers in the province simultaneously faced high-level flooding.
He said that the situation turned alarming in Jalalpur Pirwala and nearby areas where floodwaters severely affected local communities.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir also visited the Flood Relief Camp in Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan on Friday to review the prevailing flood situation and ongoing relief efforts.
Meanwhile, PDMA has predicted high flood of 750,000 cusecs to enter Sindh today (Sunday) with a very high flood warning at Guddu, and Sukkur barrages.
High flood at Head Punjnad
A high flood has been recorded in the River Chenab at Head Punjnad, where the flow has climbed to 664,000 cusecs, while the Ravi at Head Sidhnai is seeing a medium flood with water levels now receding.
The Sutlej at Ganda Singh Wala is in low flood, with the flow measured at 78,000 cusecs.
Meanwhile, the Indus is in high flood at Guddu Barrage, where the flow has reached 537,000 cusecs.
Water levels are rising downstream, with Sukkur Barrage recording an inflow of 460,000 cusecs and Kotri Barrage reporting a steady increase on Saturday.
