Floods: Punjab govt’s timely action helps save lives |
Punjab faced an unprecedented challenge this year as heavy monsoon rains, glacial melting, and floodwaters released from India converged simultaneously, creating one of the most severe flood situations in recent history. Despite the scale of the disaster, Punjab successfully averted large-scale human and financial losses, thanks to timely and proactive measures by the provincial government under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
In the first phase, unexpected rainfall caused flash floods in parts of Chakwal and Jhelum, followed by destructive flood torrents from the mountains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where districts such as Buner suffered significant human and material losses. Soon after, Punjab was hit by high flood levels in the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers due to India’s release of excess water amid heavier-than-usual rains.
Well before the floodwaters arrived, the Punjab government had completed precautionary arrangements. Hundreds of families were relocated to safer areas in advance, ensuring minimal human casualties. So far, reports confirm between 10 to 12 deaths across Punjab —........