Floodwaters in Punjab have begun to recede, with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reporting that the water flow in the Indus, Jhelum, Ravi, and Chenab rivers is returning to normal after weeks of heavy flooding. The Chenab has normalized at key points like Marala, Khanki, Qadirabad, and Trimmu, while hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan have subsided.
However, some areas remain affected by medium to low-level flooding. The Sutlej River continues to experience a medium-level flood at Ganda Singh Wala, while low-level flooding persists at Panjnad, Sulemanki, and Islam Headworks. Dams in the region are near peak levels, with Mangla at 95% capacity and Tarbela full.
The flooding has impacted over 4,700 villages, affecting 4.7 million people and resulting in 118 fatalities. The authorities are preparing to begin damage assessments and will provide compensation through a transparent process once the evaluations are complete.
In Sindh, although the peak of the flood has passed, the Indus River remains in high flood at Guddu and Sukkur barrages. The surge at these barrages is expected to persist for the next 36 hours, while Kotri is likely to remain at medium flood until the end of September.
Rescue operations continue across the region, with Punjab Police rescuing over 822,900 people, including thousands of women, children, and livestock. More than 2.6 million people have been moved to safer locations, with 337 relief camps and 429 medical camps established to assist those affected.
The Punjab government is also focused on rehabilitation efforts, with the Chief Secretary overseeing the provision of tents, food supplies, and medical care, while ensuring floodwaters are drained and roads are repaired. The rehabilitation of flood victims remains a top priority for the government.
