The threat of flooding throughout Pakistan has decreased, with constantly improved conditions, as reported by the National Disaster Management Authority, as relief and rehabilitation operations in the affected areas continue throughout the country.
According to the flood forecast division (FFD), Middle level floods are only observed in low -Syndh parts, while the rest of the country has moved from the red alert.
“The threat of floods throughout the country is over and the conditions are improving,” said Federal Minister of Wattoo Wattoo Resources, adding that federal and provincial governments are working together on rehabilitation. He stressed that restoring the basic infrastructure in the regions affected by floods remains the main priority.
Wattoo also pointed out that compensation measures for agricultural land and damaged crops are underway, while transparency and speed in the rehabilitation process would be guaranteed.
“The local administration and government will work together to restore facilities in the affected areas,” he added. Other efforts in an effective flood management system are ongoing to reduce future losses.
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Stabilized water levels
In the Hydrological Front, the Water and Energy Development Authority (WAPDA) reported stable river flows and deposits. In Tarbela, the entrance to the Indo River is located at 92,100 CUSECs with an output of 91,700 CUSECs, while the water level in the tank is 1,550 feet, storing 5,728 million acres (MAF).
In Mangla, the entrance to the Jhelum River is 17,100 CUSECs with an output of 9,000 Cusecs, and the deposit has 7,126 MAF at a level of 1,240.15 feet.
In Chashma Barge, the entrance is 138,300 CUSECs with an outlet of 132,200 CUSECs, the deposit contains 0.311 MAF at 649 feet.
In Marala’s head, the Chenab River shows an entrance of 37,200 CUSECs and a flow of 24,800 Cusecs. In Nowshera, the entrance and output flow in the Kabul River are located at 15,700 CUSECs.
Combined water storage usable in Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma reservoirs is 13,165 MAF. Wapda clarified that the entrance and exit in Tarbela, Chashma, Nowshera and Mangla are recorded as 24 -hour averages, while the numbers for Marala’s head and other points reflect conditions at 6:00 am today.
In its last update, the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) reported that Kotri Barge is currently witnessing a medium flood, with flows of around 400,000 Cusecs. The authorities expect the situation of flooding in Kotri to persist until the end of September.
Meanwhile, the flows in the Barros of Guddu and Sukkur are gradually retreating, returning to normal levels. In the Ravi River, water levels are falling in Ganda Singh Wala, although low -level floods continue in Sulemanki and Islam Barrages.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warned that due to prevailing rivers flows, low -regions areas remain at risk of flooding. The NEOC is closely monitoring the situation throughout the day, with continuous updates that are shared with the relevant departments.
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NDMA has predicted the rain in the next 24 hours in the upper collection areas of the Indo and Kabul rivers, as well as in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
The authority has advised the public to avoid unnecessary trips in vulnerable areas and refrain from trying to cross floods. He also urged people who are currently staying in the relief camps to wait for official authorization before returning to their homes.
Socorro operations continue
Punjab Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a comprehensive help package for flood victims throughout the province, and the government emphasizes that all assistance will be financed through their own resources without external help.
The Minister of Provincial Information and Culture, Uzma Zahid Bukhari, said the new package includes direct compensation for farmers, homes and owners of cattle. The affected farmers will receive RS20,000 per ACRE, while the families whose houses were destroyed will receive RS1 million for complete loss and RS500,000 for partial damage. RS500,000 compensation has also been assigned by cattle losses.
According to official figures, floods have impacted more than 4.7 million people, including 2.6 million directly and losses of more than 2.1 million cattle. Around 27 districts and 4,794 villages along the river belts have been affected, with more than 2,213 rescue and relief equipment deployed in the field.
Bukhari stressed that the government is presenting relief cards to ensure that victims receive help without waiting in long lines. He also said that under the APNI Chhat Apna Ghar program, 80,000 houses are currently under construction, and the number is expected to reach 100,000 in December.
When commenting on broader issues, the provincial minister defended the Pakistan Security Agreement with Saudi Arabia as a national dignity symbol and condemned what she described as unfounded criticisms. At the same time, he said that the Punjab government is actively addressing environmental challenges, including Smog, which partly attributed crops in Punjab Indio.
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NDMA has ordered the private sector and industrial institutions to channel assistance to the most needy areas, ensuring the continuous provision of needs with the support of humanitarian couples.
With the recoil of flood waters, the approach has changed to long -term rehabilitation and resistance. Relief operations are constantly progressing, while structural measures, such as strengthening flood management systems, are prioritized to reduce future risks.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
France has announced financial support of 500,000 euros for people affected by floods in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
The French ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, announced in Islamabad, emphasizing that the aid reflects “France’s solidarity with Pakistan in a moment of higher climate challenges, he added.
