The protective embankment at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej River has collapsed today, triggering a high-level flood at Head Sulemanki and prompting intensified relief operations by the Pakistan Army and civil administration in South Punjab.
Twelve relief camps have been swiftly established in suburban areas near the Sutlej River to assist those affected by the deluge. In Sahiwal, the situation remains critical with forty-nine villages submerged and thirty relief camps operational to provide essential aid.
In Tehsil Kabirwala, the floodwaters have surged at Head Sidhnai, with ongoing assistance efforts in Tulamba, Mian Channu, and Iqbal Nagar. Thousands of residents, along with their livestock and wheat reserves, have been relocated to secure zones.
Okara has seen the establishment of free medical camps by the Pakistan Army, offering much-needed healthcare to the flood-ravaged populace. Additional flood relief setups have been arranged in potentially vulnerable regions, including Rangpur and Head Muhammad Wala.
In Tehsil Muzaffargarh and Kot Addu, authorities are meticulously evaluating precautionary strategies to mitigate further risks. The collaborative efforts of the Pakistan Army and civil administration continue to play a crucial role in managing the crisis and providing relief to those in need.