LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a fresh flood fact sheet, reporting low-level flooding at several key points amid widespread monsoon rains across the province.
According to the PDMA, significant rainfall was recorded in several districts during the last 24 hours, with Jhelum receiving the highest rainfall of 125mm, followed by Attock 118mm, Rawalpindi 109mm and Mangla 105mm. Sialkot received 53mm, Gujrat 51mm, Mandi Bahauddin 48mm, Narowal 39mm, Murree 14mm and Gujranwala 10mm.
The authority said that advance arrangements, effective strategies and availability of necessary machinery enabled the relevant agencies to drain accumulated rainwater within a short period despite heavy rainfall. Monitoring of low-lying areas and drainage operations is continuing.
DG PDMA Muhammad Saif Anwar Jappa said continuous monitoring of rivers, dams and barrages was being carried out across Punjab, while all relevant departments had been placed on alert to deal with any possible emergency.
According to the latest situation report, low-level flooding has been recorded in the Chenab River at Head Marala, where water inflow stood at 145,000 cusecs and outflow at 127,000 cusecs.
Low-level flooding was also reported at Kalabagh, Chashma and Taunsa on the Indus River, with flows of 372,000 cusecs, 295,000 cusecs and 331,000 cusecs, respectively. The PDMA reported a moderate flood situation at Nala Palkho in Wazirabad, where the discharge was recorded at 3,700 cusecs. Low-level flooding was also reported at Nala Basantar in Narowal, Nala Bayan in Shakargarh and Nala Aik.
The authority said the water situation in most rivers of Punjab remained normal, including the Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej, while water flows were also being recorded in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan. The water level at Tarbela Dam was reported at 100 percent, while Mangla Dam was 71 percent full. The water level at Aker Pong Dam stood at 54 percent, Thane Dam at 51 percent and Bhakra Dam at 48 percent.
The PDMA said the current spell of monsoon rains was likely to continue until August 21 and the authority was maintaining round-the-clock monitoring of the situation through its control room.
No loss of life was reported in Punjab during the last 24 hours due to monsoon rains. However, 54 people have died and 341 others sustained injuries in various rain-related incidents during the current monsoon season.
The DG PDMA said the Punjab government would provide compensation to families affected by monsoon rains and other natural disasters under its policy, besides extending all possible relief to the victims. Flood relief camps have also been established in affected areas, where shelter, food, clean drinking water, medical assistance and other basic necessities would be provided to affected people, he added.
The DG urged citizens to take precautionary measures amid the prevailing weather and flood situation and avoid unnecessary visits to rivers, canals, streams, storm drains and low-lying areas. He particularly urged parents to keep children away from rivers, canals, streams and floodwater and never allow them to bathe or enter such areas. He said citizens should follow the instructions of relevant authorities during any emergency and take timely precautionary measures to protect themselves and their families.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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