India’s Water Release Floods Punjab’s Rivers: Army Deployed, More Rising Levels Possible, PM Calls Emergency Meeting
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27 August, 2025 10:07
India’s Water Release Floods Punjab's Rivers: Army Deployed, More Rising Levels Possible, PM Calls Emergency Meeting
India has released 200,000 cusecs of water into the Ravi River; several areas of Punjab are submerged, and flood torrents are causing widespread destruction. The Army has been deployed by government in six districts of Punjab, including Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Narowal, and Okara.
Due to continuous rainfall, the flow of water in the major rivers of Punjab is steadily increasing, with the levels of the Chenab, Sutlej, and Ravi rivers rising dangerously close to critical limits.
At Head Marala on the Chenab River, the flow is continuously increasing, with water levels exceeding the extremely dangerous threshold of 900,000 cusecs. At Khanki, the flow has reached 657,511 cusecs, creating a severe flood situation.
The water-carrying capacity of the Chenab River at Head Marala and Khanki is 1.1 million cusecs.
According to Naveed Haider Shirazi, Commissioner of Gujranwala Division, floodways will be opened if the Chenab River reaches 1.05 million cusecs. He stated that targets have already been set for breaching the river, and all arrangements to deal with the potential situation are in place. Relief camps are operational, and stocks of food, drinking water, and medicines are available.
According to the Flood Forecasting Division in Lahore, the Sutlej River at Ganda Singh Wala is experiencing extremely high-level flooding. The flow at this location is recorded at 245,236 cusecs, and it is expected to rise to 280,000 cusecs within the next 12 hours.
Meanwhile, the Ravi River at Jesar is also experiencing extremely high-level flooding, with a flow of 226,240 cusecs. Moderate-level floods are reported in Shahdara on the Ravi and in Suleimanki on the Sutlej. The flood surge in the Ravi poses a risk to low-lying areas of Shahdara and the M2 Motorway.
Due to the continuous rise in water levels in the Ravi River, authorities have directed the evacuation of riverside areas.
In Bahawalpur, water is spreading rapidly in riverbelt areas, including Tehsil Khairpur Tamewali, damaging thousands of acres of standing crops, homes, and government schools.
Army Deployed by the Government
The Punjab government has ordered the urgent deployment of troops following requests from district authorities. While police, civil defence teams, and local rescue agencies are already engaged, rising river levels have created a serious risk.
Additional resources, including Army Aviation support, will be provided if required.
According to officials, the flood situation is under constant watch, with rescue camps established and food and medical supplies stocked to help reduce potential loss of life and property.
Pakistan Rangers Operation in Flood-Affected Areas
The Pakistan Rangers Punjab have launched a rescue and relief operation in flood-affected areas. In Kasur’s Ganda Singh Wala, 6,890 people trapped by floods were moved to safe locations. Rangers personnel also relocated 1,024 livestock to secure areas from the affected regions.
India Notifies Pakistan of Rising Levels in Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab Rivers
The Indian High Commission has officially notified Pakistan about possible flooding in the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The warning, delivered through the Indus Waters Commission, stated that heavy floodwaters are expected due to increased water releases.
According to the communication, water discharges will take place at the following points:
Sutlej River: From Harike and Ferozepur barrages
Chenab River: Downstream at Akhnoor
Ravi River: Downstream from Madhupur
Pakistani authorities have been advised to remain alert and implement precautionary measures. The NDMA, along with provincial disaster management agencies, is coordinating to ensure readiness in at-risk regions.
This early warning was shared under the framework of the Indus Waters Treaty, which requires both countries to exchange information on potential flood events.
Residents along riverbanks have been urged to stay cautious and follow the directions of local administrations.
PM Holds Emergency Meeting
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an emergency meeting on the possible flood situation. The Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) briefed the meeting on the flood situation in view of recent rains.
The Prime Minister said that timely information about the flood situation yesterday saved valuable lives and property. He directed that the process of delivering early warnings should continue in a more effective manner.
The Prime Minister stated that NDMA has provided 5,000 tents for the affected areas of Punjab. He further instructed that, in view of the flood situation in Punjab, uninterrupted electricity supply must be ensured.
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