September 20, 2025
Web desk
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has reported that water flow in most rivers across the province has returned to normal, with a significant decline observed in flood-affected regions. PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia stated that the flood situation is gradually easing, though relief operations remain ongoing.
According to PDMA, the water flow at Sutlej River near Ganda Singh Wala has been recorded at 104,000 cusecs, while at Sulemanki it stands at 81,000 cusecs. At Chenab River’s Marala headworks, the flow has reached 42,000 cusecs, with Khanqi recording 44,000 cusecs, Qadirabad 37,000 cusecs, and Trimmu 41,000 cusecs. The Punjnad headworks reported the highest flow at 133,000 cusecs. Meanwhile, the Ravi River has maintained relatively low levels with 8,000 cusecs at Jassar, 9,000 cusecs at Shahdara, 31,000 cusecs at Balloki, and 29,000 cusecs at Sidhnai.
Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed revealed that severe flooding in Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers has affected more than 4,700 villages, impacting a population of over 4.7 million people. To address the crisis, 319 relief camps and 407 medical camps have been established across the worst-hit districts. Authorities confirmed that nearly 2.6 million people stranded by floodwaters were evacuated to safer locations, while veterinary services were extended through 356 camps to safeguard livestock, rescuing over 2 million animals.
Highlighting reservoir conditions, Javed said that Mangla Dam is currently 96 percent full, while Tarbela has reached 100 percent capacity. Across the border, India’s Bhakra Dam has filled up to 88 percent, Pong Dam 99 percent, and Thein Dam 90 percent. The floods, however, have already claimed 127 lives due to various incidents. The Punjab government has assured compensation for affected families, with surveys underway to assess damages and ensure transparent relief distribution.
