{"id":98976,"date":"2025-09-19T22:27:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T22:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/punjab-rivers-return-to-normal-as-monsoon-ends-dg-pdma-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T22:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T22:27:12","slug":"punjab-rivers-return-to-normal-as-monsoon-ends-dg-pdma-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/punjab-rivers-return-to-normal-as-monsoon-ends-dg-pdma-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab rivers return to normal as monsoon ends: DG PDMA | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Punjab\u2019s monsoon season has ended and river flows have returned to normal, Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Irfan Ali Kathia said on Friday, while outlining the province\u2019s flood damage and relief operations.<\/p>\n

At a press conference, Kathia confirmed all rivers are now at normal levels. The Chenab shows no peak from Marala to Panjnad and water has receded from Jassar to Sadhnai, though the Sutlej continues to carry a slightly higher flow.<\/p>\n

He reported that 22 kilometres of the Multan\u2013Sukkur Motorway (M-5) remain closed due to flooding, with 10\u201312 kilometres still underwater, but repair work is underway. The Jalalpur\u2013Lodhran road also remains shut.<\/p>\n

Breach points at Rawaj Bridge, Sadhnai and Multan are being filled as the Chenab\u2019s level falls.<\/p>\n

Read:\u00a0<\/strong>Multan\u2013Sukkur M-5 motorway closed due to flooding<\/a><\/p>\n

DG PDMA said 4,795 villages in 28 districts were affected, impacting 407,030 people. More than 612,800 residents and two million animals were evacuated.<\/p>\n

Across South Punjab, 331 relief camps are housing about 106,000 people, supported by 425 medical camps and mobile clinics.<\/p>\n

The floods have so far caused 123 deaths and damaged 2.58 million acres of farmland, with Gujrat and Faisalabad suffering the worst crop losses.<\/p>\n

Maize was heavily hit, rice lost 15 per cent of its yield, sugarcane 13 per cent and cotton 5 per cent. Reports indicate 824 animals remain missing, pending survey verification.<\/p>\n

A damage assessment survey covering crops, livestock and human losses will begin on September 24 under the direction of the Chief Minister of Punjab.<\/p>\n

In Jalalpur Pirwala, floodwaters have receded by two feet in Nooraja Bhutta, Chak 87-M, Basti Sawa, the motorway interchange, Basti Lang and Bahadurpur, but an \u201c8 to 10-foot flood still exists, keeping the situation critical,\u201d local officials said.<\/p>\n

Read More: <\/strong>Flood crisis, fiscal rethink<\/a><\/p>\n

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan visited Multan, meeting MNA and Kashmir Committee Chairman Rana Qasim Noon. \u201cThe flood has caused severe damage to farmers\u2019 crops. Permanent and long-term planning is needed.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said, urging departments to \u201cfulfil their responsibilities in time\u201d. Both leaders expressed grief over the loss of lives and livelihoods and praised the National Highway Authority\u2019s repair work.<\/p>\n

Flood levels at Sindh\u2019s barrages are improving, with Sukkur recording inflows of 399,000 cusecs, Guddu 426,000 and Kotri 315,000.<\/p>\n

Sukkur and Guddu remain at medium flood level, while Kotri is at a low flood stage, according to the Sukkur Barrage control room.<\/p>\n

Officials added that a low-level flood on the Sutlej continues to destroy homes. \u201cHundreds of houses have been flattened and thousands displaced.<\/p>\n

Entire belongings were washed away,\u201d a local update confirmed. A special technical committee is monitoring conditions for immediate response.<\/p>\n

Rescue efforts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Relief operations<\/a> remain underway. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), \u201cclose to three million people have been rescued nationwide since June, with Punjab accounting for the bulk.\u201d More than 150,000 remain in camps and 620,000 have received medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed departments concerned to create an \u201cefficient mechanism\u201d for compensation.<\/p>\n

Chairing a meeting in Lahore, she ordered authorities to \u201cproactively reach affected communities\u201d and assured that \u201cevery individual will be compensated after assessment of losses.\u201d<\/p>\n

The meeting decided to launch a rehabilitation operation and form committees at district and tehsil levels. A new survey form, mobile application and monitoring dashboard will also be introduced to ensure transparent payouts.<\/p>\n

The CM Punjab further directed immediate work on restoring roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure in flood-hit areas.<\/p>\n

Separately, Provincial Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb praised frontline workers. \u201cSuthra Punjab, Civil Defence, C&W, Forest and Wildlife staff performed their duties with great spirit during the floods,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Also Read: <\/strong>Flood levels drop in Sindh, Punjab as relief work continues<\/a><\/p>\n

She conveyed a special message of \u201cappreciation and shabash\u201d to all flood workers. \u201cWe are all part of the CM\u2019s team. Saving one life is a noble deed; saving hundreds or thousands\u2014only Allah knows the reward.\u201d<\/p>\n

She noted that cleanliness drives during floods had helped prevent outbreaks of disease. \u201cWorkers who laboured with sincerity will be rewarded,\u201d Aurangzeb assured.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Punjab\u2019s monsoon season has ended and river flows have returned to normal, Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Irfan Ali Kathia said on Friday, while outlining the province\u2019s flood damage and relief operations. At a press conference, Kathia confirmed all rivers are now at normal levels. 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