Pakistan Army Leads Rescue Efforts Amid Devastating Punjab Floods
PUNJAB – The Pakistan Army has launched large-scale relief and rescue operations across rain-hit areas of Punjab, where devastating floods triggered by torrential rains have left dozens stranded and caused widespread destruction.
In Darapur, army helicopters are actively distributing life jackets and other essential supplies to those trapped in floodwaters. According to residents, several people remain marooned, awaiting evacuation.
Floodwaters have submerged numerous villages, and aerial relief efforts continue around the clock. In the affected areas of Nikka Khlaspur and Rajaroad, dozens of livestock have reportedly been swept away, adding to the losses suffered by already struggling communities.
The relentless downpour has claimed at least 63 lives over the past 36 hours. Among the most tragic incidents, three people lost their lives after the roof of a house collapsed in Lahore’s Akbari Gate area. In Faisalabad’s Iqbal Colony, a mother and her daughter were also killed in a similar accident.
At least 63 dead as torrential rains wreak havoc across the province
Infrastructure has taken a massive hit. In Chiniot, electric poles and wires were brought down onto a railway track, forcing the suspension of rail services.
In the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, record-breaking rainfall has overwhelmed drainage systems. Rawalpindi recorded a staggering 220 millimeters of rainfall, while nearby Chakwal experienced a 425mm cloudburst, leading to severe flooding.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as rescue and relief missions expand to more affected areas.
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