Pakistan Floods 2025 Punjab & Sindh Hit
Punjab, Sindh Brace as Floods Continue to Wreak Havoc Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD / SINDH / PUNJAB: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Haider Shah, visited the provincial flood control room today to assess the ongoing flood situation. During the visit, officials briefed him on relief measures, confirming that tents, blankets, rescue boats, and other essential supplies are available in sufficient quantities at the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh warehouses.
Across Punjab, floodwaters from the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers continue to submerge agricultural lands, causing severe damage to property and infrastructure. Senior provincial minister Marriyum Aurangzeb reported that the flooding has claimed 30 lives and affected over 2,000 areas in the province.
Irfan Ali, Director General of PDMA Punjab, shared that 175,000 cusecs of water are currently flowing through Head Marala, while 145,000 cusecs have been recorded at Trimmu Headworks. Authorities warn that a major flood of more than 800,000 cusecs is expected to reach Head Trimmu tomorrow, putting additional communities at risk.
Pakistan is facing a catastrophic flood crisis in 2025, fueled by relentless monsoon rains, flash floods, cloudbursts, and glacial lake outbursts. The disaster has already claimed over 800 lives and affected more than 1.2 million people across multiple provinces. Entire communities have been devastated, infrastructure destroyed, and economic losses could potentially reach $50 billion.
Authorities in affected provinces are on high alert, working tirelessly to rescue stranded residents and provide essential relief as the floods continue to pose a grave threat to lives and livelihoods.
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