Pakistani authorities have confirmed that India has released additional water flows into the Chenab and Sutlej rivers, intensifying flood risks in downstream areas of Punjab.

📍 Current Situation

Chenab River: High flood warning issued at Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad headworks.
Sutlej River: Already in high flood, with more inflows expected in the next 24–48 hours.
Districts at risk include Kasur, Okara, Pakpattan, Vehari, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, and Lodhran.

🚨 Warnings & Impact

NDMA & PDMA have directed local administrations to stay on alert.
Several low-lying villages have already been partially submerged.
Farmers have been advised to shift livestock and crops to safer ground.
Authorities are closely monitoring barrages at Trimmu, Panjnad, and Islam Headworks for possible overflows.

🪖 Relief & Response

Pakistan Army troops are on standby for rescue and evacuation operations.
Rescue 1122 teams with boats and medical units deployed in flood-prone areas.
Evacuation of families along riverbanks has been accelerated.

Officials warn that the combined inflows from India’s upstream releases and ongoing monsoon rains could create an exceptionally high flood situation in central and southern Punjab over the next few days.