The flood situation in Punjab has turned catastrophic, with over 4,000 villages submerged and nearly 1.3 million acres of farmland inundated.
According to official reports, 46 people have lost their lives so far, while more than 3.8 million have been affected across the province. More than five embankments, including Head Muhammad Wala, Bhaktiyari, Jhanda Miani, Mubarakpur, and Pipli Rajan
Chenab flood situation critical near Multan:
In Multan, the situation has been declared extremely critical for the next 24 hours. Embankments have collapsed at several points, including near Head Muhammad Wala on the River Chenab, where floodwaters surged to 415 feet, submerging Shershah Road and entering nearby villages such as Gagran Kachor.
Uch Sharif Bhaktiyari embankment collapsed:
In Uch Sharif, the Bhaktiyari embankment gave way, flooding entire settlements, including Qasmani, Aghrani, and Pooni villages. Standing crops of cotton, sugarcane, sesame, rice, and fodder were washed away.
Two Bahawalpur embankments breached:
In Bahawalpur’s tehsil Ahmadpur East, the Jhanda Miani embankment on the River Sutlej collapsed, submerging multiple settlements and farmlands.
Locals complained of no government relief, forcing families to relocate on their own.
Colonies flooded in Ahmadpur Sial:
Similar devastation was reported in Ahmadpur Sial, where neighbourhoods such as Abbas Pur, Madina Colony, and Lala Zaar Colony were flooded, with rescue teams struggling to evacuate residents.
Mubarakpur and Pipli Rajan embankments destroyed:
Floodwaters from the Sutlej also destroyed embankments near Mubarakpur and Pipli Rajan, where water levels dangerously surged to 93,000 cusecs, inundating large stretches from Kot Dado Ghulo to Jhangra Sharqi.
Ravi rises again:
Meanwhile, the Ravi River overflowed near Narowal, submerging Shakargarh and Kartarpur roads, cutting off mobility and leaving commuters stranded.
Floodwater destruction in Khanewal, Muzaffargarh:
In Toba Tek Singh, Khanewal, and Muzaffargarh, the floodwaters caused widespread destruction. At Muzaffargarh, water levels rose dangerously close to the toll plaza.
In Kabirwala and Qaboola Sharif, dozens of villages were wiped out, with houses, crops, and livestock destroyed. Survivors, cut off from land routes, are left exposed under open skies, demanding immediate government assistance.
High flood at Qadirabad and Guddu barrages:
At Khanqah Barrage, water inflow was recorded at 210,510 cusecs, while at Qadirabad Barrage, inflows and outflows matched at 266,855 cusecs, indicating a high flood level. Further downstream, water inflow at Guddu Barrage surged to 359,570 cusecs, raising fears of worsening conditions in Sindh.
Reporters: Waseem Shehzad, Yasir Arafat, Sajjad Hussain, Tanveer Hussain, Nair Alam, Malik Ateeq Lang, Zubair Ahmed Kalwar, Imran Joiya, Dilshad Joiya