Director General of PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia has confirmed that an extremely high-level flood has hit the Ravi River at Shahdara, where the current water flow has reached 151,000 cusecs. Officials warned that the flow is expected to rise further, potentially surging up to 200,000 cusecs.
According to reports, devastating floods in the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers have inundated hundreds of villages, claiming 15 lives so far and affecting more than 600,000 people. Areas including Lahore, Chuhng, Hanjarwal, and Manga Mandi are currently facing severe flooding.
Relief operations are underway, with 150,000 people and more than 35,000 livestock already relocated to safer areas. PDMA has issued an alert warning that the Head Qadirabad Barrage is at risk of breaching. Authorities have urged residents in surrounding areas to evacuate immediately. To reduce pressure, two protective embankments were deliberately breached, which is likely to impact Hafizabad, Wazirabad, and Phalia.
At Head Khanki, water levels have surged to 859,000 cusecs, while at Jassar, the flow has reached 166,000 cusecs, marking extremely high flood conditions. At the same time, Bloaki Headworks is experiencing a medium-level flood with a flow of 93,000 cusecs.
Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed confirmed that residents along the banks of the Ravi River have been safely relocated. He instructed district administrations to prevent unnecessary gatherings near rivers and appealed to citizens to remain cautious, avoid flood-hit zones, and refrain from visiting riversides for recreation.
The Chenab River is also experiencing a high-level flood. At Head Trimmu, water inflows were recorded at 90,775 cusecs, while outflows stood at 88,375 cusecs. A flow of 59,410 cusecs from Chiniot is expected to reach Jhang within hours, prompting intensified rescue operations that have already shifted over 2,000 people to safety.
Meanwhile, at Marala Barrage, water inflows reached 191,912 cusecs with outflows recorded at 185,412 cusecs. Head Khanki is also experiencing extremely high-level flooding, further raising concerns for nearby settlements.
