Punjab Flood Emergency: Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej Rivers Overflow
Posted on August 27, 2025
Pakistan’s Punjab province is facing a severe flood situation after heavy water release from India. The rivers Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej have crossed dangerous levels. Villages, towns, and crops are under water, and life in many districts has been disrupted.
Areas Under Water
Flood waters entered Wazirabad, drowning streets, markets, and houses.
In Gujranwala division, many areas and crops are badly damaged.
Kasur, Lahore, Narowal, Okara, Sialkot, and Faisalabad have called army support.
Bahaalnagar, Arifwala, Vehari and nearby villages are also submerged.
Kartarpur Gurdwara Affected
Flood water has entered the Kartarpur Gurdwara in Narowal. The Kartarpur Corridor is also under water. More than 1600 staff members were trapped but later rescued. This has caused serious concern for the safety of this important religious and cultural site.
Shahdara Lahore Heritage Sites in Danger
Shahdara, Lahore, where the historic Tomb of Jahangir and Tomb of Noor Jehan are located, will face major testing in this flood. These archaeological monuments are in greater danger due to rising water levels in the Ravi river.
Flood Facts
At Head Khanki, water flow recorded was 1 million cusecs.
At Head Qadirabad, embankments were cut to reduce water pressure.
At Shahdara, Lahore, water has reached a level not seen in 37 years.
At Jassar, water reached a 70-year high.
Government and Army Action
The Prime Minister has ordered urgent steps to control the situation in Gujrat, Sialkot, and Lahore. Army teams are rescuing people, moving families to flood relief camps, and protecting lives and livestock. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has also visited low-lying areas of Sialkot.
Damage to Crops
Cotton and rice crops in Bahawalnagar and Kasur are destroyed.
Many roads and small bridges have been washed away.
Dozens of villages are disconnected from nearby cities.
The people of Punjab are facing a very difficult time. The government has promised to continue rescue and relief work and to protect human lives as the first priority.
