Severe riverine flooding, fueled by torrential monsoon rains and India’s release of excess water, has claimed at least 25 lives across Punjab, officials confirmed on Monday.

📍 Worst-Hit Districts

Fatalities and major damage were reported in Kasur, Bahawalnagar, Okara, Vehari, Lodhran, Pakpattan, and Bahawalpur, where dozens of villages have been submerged, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate.

🚨 Casualties & Damage

25 deaths, with several others injured.
Thousands of houses partially or completely destroyed.
Crops and livestock have suffered massive losses, deepening the crisis for local communities.

🪖 Relief & Rescue Efforts

Pakistan Army and Rescue 1122 are leading large-scale evacuation operations using boats and medical teams.
NDMA and PDMA have established relief camps in flood-hit areas.
The Punjab government has urged people living along riverbanks to move to safer ground.

⚠️ Outlook

Authorities warn the situation remains critical, as additional water releases from upstream could worsen flooding in central and southern Punjab over the coming days.