Field Marshal undertook a visit to Punjab’s worst flood-affected districts on Tuesday, assuring the public of comprehensive relief and rehabilitation efforts.
📍 Visit Highlights
Toured Kasur, Narowal, and Sialkot, some of the hardest-hit districts by riverine flooding.
Met displaced families in relief camps, promising swift assistance and long-term rehabilitation.
Inspected Kartarpur Corridor, which has also been impacted by floodwaters.
🪖 Key Assurances
Vowed to revive and restore Kartarpur Corridor facilities once waters recede, ensuring smooth access for Sikh pilgrims.
Announced enhanced Army support in evacuation, medical aid, and distribution of rations.
Promised reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, including roads and protective embankments.
🏠 Humanitarian Support
Urged locals living along riverbanks to move to safer locations immediately.
Relief camps expanded with provisions of food, medicine, and shelter.
⚠️ Outlook
Flood levels in the Ravi and Sutlej rivers remain dangerously high. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further damage in central Punjab.