Lahore – Flooding in Punjab’s major rivers has continued to devastate communities, with more than 4.15 million people affected and at least 56 lives lost, according to official data.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported on Sunday that high flood levels persist in several rivers across the province. Relief Commissioner Punjab Nabeel Javed warned of the possibility of “very high flood levels in the Ravi, Sutlej and Chenab rivers until September 9”.

Javed added that heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas could further increase river flows, and said all departments had been placed on high alert on the directives of the Punjab Chief Minister. “All resources are being utilized to protect the lives and property of citizens,” he noted.

Current River Flow Levels

According to PDMA figures, the Sutlej River is witnessing extreme flooding at Ganda Singh Wala, with water discharge recorded at 311,000 cusecs. At Sulemanki, the river is in high flood with 138,000 cusecs of water flow, while at Marala the flow is 84,000 cusecs.

The Ravi River is facing low-level flooding at Jassar with 56,000 cusecs, but extremely high flood levels have been reported at Balloki headworks with a flow of 148,000 cusecs. At Head Sidhnai, the water discharge has reached 91,000 cusecs, placing the area under high flood conditions.

Forecast and Relief Measures

The PDMA warned that flood conditions were likely to persist, with heavy and stormy rainfall predicted across most districts of Punjab over the next 24 hours.

Authorities are closely monitoring water levels and coordinating rescue and relief operations. The PDMA emphasized that all relevant departments are working under emergency protocols to manage the crisis.

So far, the flooding has displaced and affected more than 4.15 million residents across Punjab, destroying homes, crops, and infrastructure.