Minister reviews river water flow, orders vigilance

Provincial Minister for Health and Chairman Cabinet Committee on Disaster Management Khawaja Salman Rafique visited the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Head Office on Tuesday to review the latest water flow situation in the Indus, Jhelum, and Sutlej rivers.

Director General PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia briefed the minister on current water levels and the measures being taken to monitor and manage the situation.

Speaking on the occasion, Khawaja Salman Rafique said that PDMA Punjab is monitoring the condition of rivers round the clock and is in coordination with all relevant institutions across the province on the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

He added that rescue personnel and other departments are actively working to facilitate the public in the affected areas.

The minister also inspected real-time river gauge monitoring systems at PDMA and issued instructions for further operational readiness.

He directed all related departments, including district administrations, to remain on high alert and ensure timely response in case of any emergency.