Heavy floods have caused widespread destruction in southern Punjab and parts of Sindh. Rivers Chenab and Sutlej have overflowed, damaging hundreds of villages in Jalalpur Pirwala. Floodwater is now close to entering urban areas, forcing officials to evacuate residents. Local mosques are making loudspeaker announcements to help people leave safely. Rescue operations continue around the […]
Heavy floods
Flood fury in Punjab: 1.5 Million affected as rivers rage
Heavy floods have struck Punjab, submerging over 1,700 villages and affecting nearly 1.5 million people. Torrential rains and river overflows caused major destruction in cities like Kasur, Multan, Pakpattan, Chishtian, and Jhang. Although Lahore is now safe, nearby districts face rising threats. The flood in Kasur is the worst since 1955. Several protective embankments have […]