Punjab flood death toll rises to 35, confirms Marriyum Aurangzeb

Punjab’s Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the provincial government is taking all possible steps to deal with the ongoing flood crisis.

In a statement, she said that all institutions are on high alert and actively engaged in field operations.

Currently, 11 districts of Punjab are under flood threat, and residents from vulnerable areas have been shifted to safe locations.

She described the “super flood” in the rivers Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi as an unprecedented event in Punjab’s history.

The affected districts include Jhang, Sahiwal, Toba Tek Singh, Okara, Multan, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Vehari, and Bahawalpur.

Marriyum Aurangzeb added that extremely high flood levels have been recorded at Trimmu, Balloki, and Sulemanki, while Ganda Singh Wala is facing an unusually intense flood situation.

High flood levels have also been observed at Sudhnal and Abdul Hakim, whereas medium-level floods are being reported at Khanki, Qadirabad, and Shahdara.

Appealing to the public, she urged full cooperation with the administration, assuring that all institutions are working round the clock to serve the people.

She added that flood-hit areas are being monitored through drones and thermal technology.

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According to official figures shared by the minister, the floods have so far claimed 35 lives in Punjab, affecting more than 2.33 million people.

Over 857,000 people have been relocated to safe areas, while 2,222 villages have been impacted.

Relief efforts are underway, with 383 relief camps and 375 medical camps in operation. Additionally, 551,769 livestock have been moved to safer areas, with 329 veterinary medical centers providing treatment for animals.