Punjab’s major rivers are surging beyond safe limits, prompting fresh warnings from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) as floodwaters threaten villages and farmland across the province.
Ravi River Breaches Critical Levels
The Ravi has become a focal point of concern. At Shahdara, water levels have surged to a staggering 192,400 cusecs, classified as an extremely high flood, while Balloki is recording 146,995 cusecs and climbing. Jassar offers a slight reprieve with 84,060 cusecs and a falling trend, but the situation remains volatile.
Chenab Under Pressure
The Chenab is also swelling. Marala is currently experiencing a low-level flood at 112,440 cusecs, whereas Khanki is under medium flood conditions with 184,934 cusecs. Qadirabad is facing the most strain, with 196,483 cusecs—a high flood, though water levels there are beginning to ease.
Sutlej Rising Fast
The Sutlej is proving the most dangerous, with water at Ganda Singh Wala surging to 287,384 cusecs, a sharp and rising extremely high flood. Sulemanki reports 113,124 cusecs with steady flow, further intensifying the threat downstream.
Evacuation Alerts and Warnings
Authorities are urging people living in flood-prone areas to stay alert and prepare for possible evacuations. Farmlands and low-lying settlements are already at risk, and emergency teams are monitoring embankments as rivers push toward dangerous thresholds.
Flood patterns in Punjab’s river system have historically followed heavy monsoon rains, but this year’s levels are testing infrastructure and response systems. Officials warn the situation could worsen if rainfall continues upstream.
