The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab on Thursday said river flows across the province are returning to normal, with only low- to medium-level flooding reported at a few locations.
According to PDMA spokesperson, water levels have subsided significantly in flood-hit areas, while the Indus, Jhelum, Ravi, and Chenab rivers are now flowing at normal levels. Flows at the Punjnad headworks have also normalized.
However, moderate flooding persists in the Sutlej River at Ganda Singh Wala, while low-level flooding has been recorded at Sulemanki and Islam headworks. The PDMA confirmed that hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan are also flowing at normal levels.
The PDMA DG said the provincial administration remains on alert under the chief minister's directives, with relief operations continuing in affected areas. Citizens have been advised to contact the emergency helpline 1129 in case of any crisis.
Meanwhile, the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has warned of potential increase in river flows over the next two days due to rain forecast. Thunderstorms with scattered rainfall are expected in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Gujrat, Gujranwala, and Lahore divisions, while Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, Sargodha, Faisalabad, and Zhob divisions may also receive intermittent showers.
Heavy inflows have been reported at Sindh's barrages. Guddu is currently witnessing a medium-level discharge of 500,000 cusecs, Sukkur is facing high flood levels with 571,000 cusecs, while Kotri is experiencing medium-level flows but remains at risk of potential flooding.
The NEOC cautioned that heavy rains may trigger dangerous surges in hill torrents and mountain streams. Citizens have been urged to avoid crossing inundated roads, bridges, and nullahs during high flow.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said it is closely monitoring the situation and has directed all relevant departments to take preemptive measures. Residents of flood-prone areas have been advised to stay updated through official alerts and the Authority's disaster alert app.
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