Lahore: Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Punjab has warned of a high-level flood in the Sutlej and Chenab rivers. In a statement, Director General PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia said that extremely high flood levels are expected at Panjnad within the next twenty-four hours. He further noted that the situation of extremely high flood levels at Ganda Singh Wala on River Sutlej will persist. Flash flooding is also likely in hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur from Sunday till Wednesday.

According to Radio Pakistan, PDMA Punjab has issued a report on the recent floods in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers. Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed stated that fifty people have died due to the floods while more than four thousand and one hundred villages and over four point two million people have been affected. He mentioned that over two million people were rescued and shifted to safe places.

Furthermore, four hundred twenty-three relief camps, over five hundred medical camps, and four hundred thirty-two veterinary camps have been established in the affected districts. The Relief Commissioner also reported that Mangla Dam is eighty percent full while Tarbela Dam is at full capacity. In India, Bhakra Dam is ninety percent full, Pong Dam ninety-nine percent, and Thein Dam is ninety-seven percent full.

On the other hand, extensive mosquito repellent and disinfectant sprays are being conducted in flood relief camps across Punjab to protect victims from infectious diseases. Official sources indicate that anti-fog and anti-dengue spraying has been initiated in relief camps and tent cities established in flood-affected areas. Teams of Suthra Punjab have also been deployed to ensure cleanliness and hygiene.