Punjab is facing one of its toughest monsoon seasons in recent years. Floodwaters have swallowed entire villages, forced families to abandon their homes, and left millions struggling to survive. According to the latest report from the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), more than 1.5 million people have already been affected by the flood in Punjab — and the crisis is still growing.
Impact Of Flood In Punjab
The floods have wreaked havoc across the province:
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Over 2,300 villages submerged or damaged.
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Nearly 1.52 million residents displaced.
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More than 481,000 people rescued and shifted to safer areas.
Farmers also suffered massive losses, but authorities managed to evacuate around 405,000 livestock, preventing further agricultural damage.
Relief and Rescue Operations
To cope with the emergency, the Punjab government has launched large-scale rescue efforts. Currently, the province has:
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511 Relief Camps providing food and shelter
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351 Medical Camps offering urgent treatment
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321 Veterinary Camps safeguarding livestock
These camps are operating round the clock to support flood-hit families.
River and Dam Situation
Punjab’s major rivers are under tremendous pressure as water levels continue to rise:
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Chenab River → 111,000 cusecs at Marala, 170,000 at Khanki, 171,000 at Qadirabad, 146,000 at Trimmu
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Ravi River → 78,000 cusecs at Jassar, 138,000 at Shahdara (decreasing), 199,000 at Balloki (increasing), 32,000 at Sidhnai
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Sutlej River → 303,000 cusecs at Ganda Singh Wala (rising), 138,000 at Suleimanki
Reservoir levels:
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Mangla Dam → 80% full
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Tarbela Dam → at 100% capacity
On the Indian side:
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Bhakra (84%), Pong (94%), and Thein (92%) are nearly full, adding more risk downstream.
Rainfall and Human Toll
The intense monsoon downpour has already claimed lives and caused widespread suffering. So far, 30 deaths have been reported across Punjab, while 2 lightning-related deaths were confirmed in Lahore.
Rainfall in the past 24 hours:
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Mandi Bahauddin → 81 mm
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Hafizabad → 63 mm
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Jhelum → 50 mm
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Sialkot → 47 mm
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Bahawalnagar → 44 mm
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Gujrat → 34 mm
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Faisalabad → 32 mm
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Sheikhupura → 31 mm
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Lahore → 26 mm
Other districts reported moderate showers, intensifying the flood crisis.
Forecast and Government Response
The Meteorological Department has confirmed that the ninth spell of monsoon rains is underway and is expected to continue until September 2, bringing more heavy showers to different parts of Punjab.
Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed announced that the Punjab government will provide financial compensation to affected families and farmers as directed by the Chief Minister. Damage assessments are already in progress to ensure fair and transparent distribution of aid.
Conclusion
With millions displaced, rivers at critical levels, and more rains expected, Punjab is facing a severe humanitarian and agricultural crisis. The PDMA, along with provincial authorities, continues rescue operations while preparing long-term recovery plans.
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