SOUTH PUNJAB, Pakistan: Rising waters have once again put South Punjab on high alert as overflowing rivers and breached embankments continue to threaten lives, homes, and farmland across the region. Despite ongoing rescue and relief efforts, the situation remains critical, leaving thousands displaced and uncertain about their future.
Heavy monsoon rains, coupled with water inflows from upstream India, have pushed rivers including the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej to dangerous levels. The most severe damage has been reported in Multan, Muzaffargarh, Layyah, and DG Khan, where swollen rivers have submerged villages, swept away crops, and destroyed essential infrastructure. A major breach near Shershah has further worsened the situation, inundating low-lying settlements and disrupting road links.
Authorities have established hundreds of relief camps, yet the scale of the disaster is overwhelming. More than two million people have been displaced, while thousands of families remain stranded in flood-hit areas. Rescue operations are ongoing, but continued rainfall and high river inflows pose fresh challenges.
The government has placed local administrations and disaster management teams on high alert, warning residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate immediately. However, many families are reluctant to leave their homes, fearing loss of livestock and belongings.
With more rain predicted in the coming days, South Punjab continues to teeter on the edge of disaster, raising fears of further devastation if water levels do not recede.
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