VEHARI (Kashmir English): Punjab flood situation worsens as Moderate-level flooding continues at Vehari in the Sutlej River, causing continuous destruction in the affected areas.
After the water level in the Sutlej River continued to rise, floodwaters have eroded more houses.
According to the district administration, the number of victims has crossed one lakh, and thousands of people are still stranded in the flooded areas.
The district administration has set up 13 relief camps for the flood victims, where all facilities are being provided by the Health Department, Livestock, Rescue 1122, Revenue, and other departments.
According to DC Imrana Tauqir, people are being evacuated from areas where there is a risk of further floodwaters.
Cattle are also being taken to safety, and their vaccinations and fodder arrangements have also been made.
The water level at the head siphon has reached 48,552 cusecs, while 70,000 cusecs have been recorded at the headIslam.
More than 35,000 acres of land have been inundated, and 13,159 people have been shifted to safer places. 3,281 cattle have also been shifted to safer places.
The water level is continuously rising due to the release of more water by India in the Sutlej River.
17 villages and hamlets of Union Council No. 25 Dad Kamira have been completely submerged.
The population of Dad Kamira, consisting of 23,171 people, has been severely affected, and water has entered their homes.
Many areas, including Mian Hakim, Lakha, Khichi, Bonga Azam, Kot Ghalu, Gul Shah, Janda Baqir Shah, and Meru Baloch, have been cut off from land.
Ravi River Flood
The Ravi River near Chicha Watni has reached an extremely high level of flood, which has created a threat of serious damage to the local population.
According to sources, more than 170,000 cusecs of water are flowing in the Ravi River, which has raised the water level in nearby areas.
The water has entered the old settlements of Chicha Watni, Mouza Jhangi Sial, Basti Amir Abad, Mouza Hashim Chakar, Mouza Dobarji, and other areas, creating a flood situation.
People from the flood-affected areas have been shifted to safer places to avoid human loss.
To deal with this emergency, 6 flood relief camps have been set up where basic assistance is being provided to the affected.
Rescue 1122 personnel and Civil Defense personnel are fully prepared and are continuing relief operations to bring the situation under control.
The administration has intensified relief activities in the flood-affected areas, and continuous monitoring is being done in view of the inflow of more water.
