The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Monday reported low-level flooding at Kalabagh on the Indus River and at Khanki on the Chenab River, while water flows in most other rivers across the province remained within normal limits.
According to a PDMA spokesperson, water inflow at Kalabagh has reached 269,000 cusecs, with an outflow of 262,000 cusecs. At Khanki, inflow on the Chenab River stands at 113,000 cusecs, while outflow has been recorded at 106,000 cusecs.
The authority said water levels remain normal at Marala, Qadirabad, Trimmu and Panjnad on the Chenab River. Similarly, flows are within normal limits at Jassar, Shahdara, Balloki and Sidhnai on the Ravi River, as well as at Ganda Singh Wala, Sulemanki and Head Islam on the Sutlej River.Water levels at Tarbela, Taunsa and Chashma on the Indus River, along with the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan, also remain within the normal range, the PDMA added.
However, the authority warned that river flows across Punjab could increase by July 24 due to ongoing monsoon activity. Flood alerts have been issued for streams connected to the Ravi and Chenab rivers, including Basantar, Deg, Aik, Palkhu, Bhimber, Halsi and Dora. A flash flood warning has also been issued for the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan.
The PDMA further cautioned that heavy rainfall may lead to urban flooding in the divisions of Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Sargodha, Okara, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar and Rawalpindi.
PDMA Director General Umar Abbas directed residents living in riverbeds and flood-prone areas to relocate to safer locations immediately. He said the Punjab government has established flood relief camps in vulnerable areas, where essential facilities and medicines will be provided.
He also urged the public to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary visits to rivers, canals and streams, and ensure that children are kept away from bathing in flowing water during the current weather conditions.
