The army has been called in to assist the civil administration and protect human lives
LAHORE - On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, important decisions have been made to take immediate relief measures in view of the rains and flood situation. The army has been called in to assist the district administration in Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Narowal, Sargodha, and Okara.
According to sources, the army has been called in to assist the civil administration and protect human lives. District administrations, PDMA, Rescue 1122, Civil Defence, and Police are already fulfilling their responsibilities. The district administrations of seven districts in Punjab had requested the immediate deployment of the army. This timely decision has been made to support the local administrations and prevent any untoward incidents. The Punjab Home Department has written to the Federal Ministry of Interior, requesting army deployment in seven districts. The army is being called in for rescue and relief operations in Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Narowal, Sargodha, and Okara. The number of army personnel deployed in each of these seven districts will be determined in consultation with the district administrations. Army aviation and other resources will also be provided in flood-affected areas as needed. All relevant departments of the Punjab government are monitoring the flood situation round the clock. According to the spokesperson of the Punjab Home Department, every possible step is being taken to ensure the safety of lives and property of the people.The National Disaster Management Authority’s National Emergency Operation Centre on Tuesday issued an urgent warning of extraordinary flooding in the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers, urging immediate evacuation of residents in vulnerable areas. According to the NEOC, an extremely high flood wave of 690,000 cusecs is currently passing through Marala Headworks on the Chenab River, with water levels expected to rise further. In the Ravi River, a high flood of 170,000 cusecs is flowing at Jassar, which may surge to 250,000 by morning. Low-lying areas including Shahdara, Park View, and Motorway-II are at risk of inundation. Meanwhile, the Sutlej River at Ganda Singh Wala is experiencing an exceptionally high flood wave of 245,000 cusecs, with further increase anticipated. The NEOC has directed residents living near riverbanks and waterways to immediately relocate to safer locations and strictly follow instructions issued by local authorities. In case of emergency, citizens are advised to coordinate with rescue teams. Authorities have also urged the public to avoid non-essential travel to flood-affected areas, prepare emergency kits containing food, water, and medicines, and secure important documents.Death toll in monsoon rains, floods across KP climbs to 406: PDMAPM Orders NDMA to Intensify Rescue Operations Amid Sutlej River FloodsRavi River Flood Situation Lahore in Danger Exclusive Video Massive Flood DestructionStormy Situation at Tarbela Dam Administration on High Alert Massive Destruction Flash FloodingBreaking News Major News Regarding the Tenure of Armed Forces Chiefs
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