LAHORE – Punjab is conducting the largest flood damage survey in the province’s history, covering 27 districts, the Director General of PDMA Punjab, Irfan Ali Kathia, said on Friday. So far, 60% of the survey work has been completed.
Around 11,500 personnel in more than 2,200 teams are visiting affected areas, often crossing flooded regions to ensure no household is left unassessed. 2,855 localities have been declared calamity-hit. The survey aims to cover 4,754 villages and localities by October 27.
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The survey has found:
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Over 100,000 damaged households: 31% concrete, 69% mud houses.
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Around 1.05 million acres of crops destroyed or damaged, including 464,584 acres of rice and 66,951 acres of cotton.
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7,656 livestock losses, including 1,950 small animals. The government announced compensation of Rs. 500,000 for each large animal and Rs. 50,000 for small animals.
The DG PDMA said the survey is digital, structured, and transparent, with data verified by NADRA to ensure beneficiaries are permanent residents of Punjab. Out of 373,000 affected individuals, 150,000 have already been verified, 75,000 opened bank accounts, and 25,000 ATM cards issued.
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Relief distribution will begin next week in 15 districts. The Bank of Punjab will set up tehsil-level camps for victims, who will receive Rs. 50,000 at the camp site. The remaining balance will be accessible via ATMs and bank accounts, with a daily withdrawal limit of Rs. 300,000.
PDMA, NADRA, and partner organizations are working round the clock to ensure timely and dignified delivery of aid to every flood victim.