LAHORE – Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb today provided a comprehensive update on the devastating flood situation in Punjab, confirming that the death toll from the deluge has tragically risen to 30. The floods, caused by the swelling of the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers due to torrential rains and water discharge from India, have affected a total of 15,016,603 people across the province.
In a concerted effort to save lives and provide relief, authorities have so far evacuated more than 481,000 people from flood-affected areas and relocated them to safe locations. The relentless rescue and relief operations are being carried out with full commitment to mitigate the impact of the disaster.
Providing granular details on the scope of the damage, Senior Minister Aurangzeb stated that as many as 2,038 settlements in Punjab had been inundated by floodwaters from the three rivers. The breakdown of affected settlements is as follows: 1,169 by the Chenab River, 462 by the Ravi River, and 391 by the Sutlej River.
The rescue mission has been intensified, with 68,477 people rescued within the last 36 hours alone. To support the victims, 511 relief camps and 351 medical camps have been established to provide around-the-clock assistance and care. Currently, 6,373 flood-affected individuals are being sheltered in these relief camps.
Recognizing the threat to livestock, authorities have also successfully shifted more than 405,000 animals to safe places and have set up 321 veterinary camps to provide them with necessary services. The number of boats involved in the rescue mission has been increased to 808, highlighting the scale of the ongoing operations.
The situation remains critical, with Sindh province now preparing for a potential “super flood” as the major flood wave is expected to reach the Guddu Barrage on September 3. Rehabilitation of the victims and the repair of damaged infrastructure remain the government’s top priority as it continues to work tirelessly to manage the crisis.
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