COAS meets the SIJ community in Punjab, affected by floods, promises the complete restoration of Kartarpur

PUNJAB:

The Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD) warned of “exceptionally high flood levels” in the main rivers, since heavy rains are expected in its superior captures from August 30 to September 2.

According to the last notice, the Sutlej River in Ganda Singh Wala will remain in an “exceptionally high level of flooding”, while water levels in the Ravi in ​​Shahdara gradually decrease from exceptionally high to high in the next 24 hours.

It is forecast that Chenab in Trimmu will reach the “exceptionally high level of flooding” in 24 hours, while in Panjnad it is expected to reach the “very high flood level” on September 2.

The PMD warned that the intensity of the rain can change from moderate to heavy, increasing the concerns of urban floods through Punjab.

Coas visit Punjab affected by floods

Punjab Punjab Chief of Army staff (COAS) visited the Punjab areas affected by floods, including the Sialkot, Shakargarh, Nanowal and Kartarpur sector, where it met with the SIJ community and reviewed the rescue and relief operations in progress.

During their interaction with the SIJ community, the COA assured that all religious sites damaged by floods, including Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, would be completely restored to their original condition on priority, according to a public relations statement between services (ISPR).

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He reiterated that the protection of minorities and their places of worship was the responsibility of the State and promised that Pakistan “would not leave stone without moving” when fulfilling that duty. Coas also undertook an air survey of Darbar Sahib Kartarpur to assess the scope of the damage.

Riwaz bridge violated

A rape was made on the Riwaz bridge to divert the waters of the floods of the Chenab River and protect the city of Jhang from the flood, according to the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

The Punjab Help Commissioner, Nabeel Javed, confirmed the rape and said that the residents of the river bed had been evacuated. He added that the administrations of Faisalabad and Jhang had been aimed at remaining on a maximum alert, with officials deployed in the field.

Rivi River in Shahdara swells at the highest level since 1988

Water levels in the main Punjab rivers have risen to their maximum in decades, with the Ravi River in Lahore Shahdara Point in the inflammation of Shahdara Point to 220,000 Cusecs, the largest flow registered since 1988.

According to the general director of Punjab Pdma, Irfan Ali Kathia, the increase in Shahdara was the most severe since 1988. He confirmed that the waters of the floods reached nine locations in the city, but the rapid rescue operations assured that there were no deaths. The flood forecast department (FFD) reported rain at Lahore, with Nisar Town registering the highest at 25 mm, followed by 11 mm in the city of Johaha.

Moroever, the evacuations were carried out in the theme park, Mohlanwal, Mureed Wala, Farukh Abad, Shafiq Abad, Afghan Colonia, New Meter City and Chuhng. In Pak View’s house, residents moved before four blocks were flooded. Help operations are also underway in Talat Park and Babu Sabu.

The government has established help camps to take refuge displaced families. Currently, around 70 people are at Lachi Wali School, while others accommodate in the Chuhng Thokar help camp.

Although water levels remain dangerously high in parts of the Ravi, Sutlej and Chenab rivers, the authorities say that the flows in most main heads are stable and under control.

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Fine prepares as the flood progresses

The Chenab River has submerged hundreds of acres of fertile lands in Shujaabad, and the irrigation department warns about a risk of flooding of extreme level within the next 24 to 36 hours. Fifteen villages are expected to be affected along the riverbank.

As the waters of the floods are directed towards fine, the police have deployed 564 people in Alpa, Cantt, Qutabpur, Dha, Shujaabad, Jalalpur Pirwala and Saddar to guarantee civil security. The district administration has also launched emergency protection measures.

The attached commissioner of fine Waseem Hamed said that a controlled violation has been planned in the boss Muhammad Wala Point to reduce pressure on urban areas. He added that 60% of the population in vulnerable areas has already been evacuated, with ongoing rescue efforts.

According to the PDMA, Marala Point currently faces a medium level flood, with inputs of 191,000 and exits to 185,000 Cusec. In Khanki Point, a high -level flood is anticipated, with projected flows in 996,000 Cusecs.

The increase has already flooded more than 50 villages in Sambrial, where eight people have drowned. Meanwhile, residents fear the collapse of the weakened protective embankments in Rangpur, Muradabad, Bhattian Wala Basti, Thatta Sialan and Sanki, where cracks have appeared.

Ravi River and Sutlej River

The growing waters of the Ravi River have caused floods in the Shahdara de Lahore area, where several housing societies submerged almost four feet of water, which forced residents to flee their homes.

According to the Punjab Irrigation Department, the Ravi in ​​Jassar flowed to 85,980 CUSECs, while in Shahdara the water flow was recorded in 201,400 Cusecs, and the levels now fell gradually. In the Siphon Ravi, the flows were at 202,428 Cusecs, also showing a descending trend. In contrast, tickets in Balloki heads increased to 151,560 CUSECs, while Sidhnai remained stable with 25,478 Cusecs.

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The flow of the Ravi River has fluctuated between 211,330 and 219,760 CUSECs in recent days, which led the Punjab government to intensify help efforts and restrict civil access to the banks of the rivers. Ads have been made in mosques around Shahdara, warning residents in low areas to evacuate. In Shakargarh, three people lost their lives after the waters of the floods submerged hundreds of acres of crops for several hours.

The Sutlej River in Ganda Singh Wala Point has reached a high -level flood, with tickets registered in 261,000 CUSECs.

In Vehari, the protective embankments of Lakha Suldira and Jatira yield, allowing the waters of the floods to enter Lakha Suldira and Moza Jatira. The rape of Murad Wala’s embankment has flooded even more Kaliya Shah, Moza Dhol, Moza Siphon, Jhok Sue, Jhok Fazil and Veersi Wahan, causing serious damage to the area.

The flood relief effort persists

According to the PDMA, some 1,779 villages are submerged through Punjab, which leads to at least 20 deaths and causes evacuations of thousands of people. Irfan Ali Kathia warned that with the floods that are directed towards Sindh, the death toll could increase. Kathia has repeatedly emphasized that Punjab remains on a maximum alert until the water passes to Sindh.

The flood plan law has now been invoked, according to which all illegal constructions must be eliminated along the river beds and flood plains. Residents living in those areas have received the order to evacuate immediately.

The flood plan law imposes strict controls in construction within the flood plains to stop flooding and safeguard water resources. Prohibits any construction in designated areas of flood plains without the prior approval of a channel officer

The most affected districts include Gujra, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Nanowal, Sheikhpura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur, Okara and Pakpattan. From the Kala Shedian area of ​​Mandi Bahauddin, 816 people were rescued, and 625 people from Pindi Bhattian Tehsil de Hafizabad, in the last 24 hours.

Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s prime minister has ordered all ministers who are present in the relevant districts and has instructed the members of the Assembly to participate in the help effort.

Acting on the directives of Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz, drones have been deployed to help rescue operations in Sahiwal. Technology is being used to track flood victims throughout the city and its surroundings. The authorities say that drone surveillance has already helped save several people trapped in strong flood currents.

In the last 24 hours, rescue teams have safely evacuated more than 20,000 people. Around 9,646 people were transported by rescue teams, involving 729 ships and 2,897 rescuers. From flooded villages, 2,392 cattle have been transferred to safer pastures.

NDMA warns of imminent rain

NDMA has warned about the generalized rains throughout the country from August 29 to 31, with moderate to heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms in several regions.

In Punjab, Heavy Rain is expectted in the upper and northeastern districts, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Atock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Hafizabad, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujranwala, Gujranwala, Gujranwala, Gujranwala, Gujranwala, Gujranwala, Gujranwala, Gujranwala, Gujrat, fine, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan and Dera Ghazi Khan.

Parts of Baluchistan, including Ziarat, Kalat, Musakhel, Khuzdar, Awaran, Barkhan, Sibbi, Jaffarabad and Dera Bugti, it is also likely to receive showers.

It is forecast that Sindh has isolated rains and thunderstorms in Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Khairpur, Karachi, Hyderabad, Tharparkar, Thatta, Badin and Mirpur Khas.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmira, the rain is expected in Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Buner, Peshawar, Swabi, Swat, Wazirist, Astore, Skardu, Hunza, Shighar, Bagh, Valley and Muzaffrab.