Power Division on High Alert as Flood Threats Loom Across Punjab
Islamabad – The Power Division has instructed all distribution companies (DISCOs) to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply amid heavy rains and potential flooding. Authorities have been directed to take proactive measures to protect key infrastructure, including substations, feeders, and control rooms.
Operational teams are on high alert and prepared to respond to any emergencies, the division said. A special flood monitoring cell has also been set up within the Power Division, and all DISCOs are required to submit daily reports on the situation.
Companies have been advised to maintain close coordination with local disaster management authorities and other relevant agencies to minimize risks and ensure a swift response during the crisis.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured that all issues caused by floods across the provinces will be addressed through full national coordination, as water levels rise in Rivers Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab.
During a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, the prime minister commended the warnings issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), noting that timely alerts helped prevent major loss of life and property. He emphasized that the early-warning system should continue operating with even greater effectiveness.
Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that NDMA has already provided tents for flood-affected areas in Punjab and stressed that the supply of other essential relief items must not be disrupted. He also instructed authorities to take immediate steps to prepare for potential urban flooding in Gujrat, Sialkot, and Lahore.
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