Punjab Relief Commissioner says survey of flood losses will begin soon and compensation will follow transparently
\n LAHORE
\nThe flood situation in Punjab\u2019s rivers has largely normalised after weeks of flooding, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday.
\n\u201cWater flow in most of Punjab\u2019s rivers has returned to normal,\u201d DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia stated, adding that water levels in flood-hit areas had dropped significantly.
\nAccording to a PDMA report, the flow at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej River stands at 104,000 cusecs, while Sulemanki recorded 81,000 cusecs.
\nOn the Chenab, water flows measured 42,000 cusecs at Marala, 44,000 cusecs at Khanki Headworks, 37,000 cusecs at Qadirabad, and 41,000 cusecs at Trimmu Headworks. At Panjnad, the flow reached 133,000 cusecs. The Ravi River recorded 8,000 cusecs at Jassar, 9,000 at Shahdara, 31,000 at Balloki Headworks, and 29,000 at Sidhnai Headworks.
\nPunjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed noted that the Mangla Dam is at 96 percent capacity and Tarbela is full, while on the Sutlej, India\u2019s Bhakra Dam has reached 88 percent capacity, Pong Dam 99 percent, and Thein Dam 90 percent.
\nHe said despite the easing of river conditions, the floods have caused significant damage. More than 4,700 villages were affected, with 4.755 million people hit by the disaster, the Relief Commissioner reported.
\nProviding details about casualties, Nabeel Javed said the PDMA had confirmed 127 deaths caused by floods in various incidents. \u201cIn line with the chief minister\u2019s instructions, compensation will be provided to affected citizens,\u201d he said.
\nHe further added that a survey to estimate losses would soon begin, after which compensation would be delivered \u201cthrough a transparent and simple procedure.\u201d
\nRelief operations continue
\nOutlining the details of relief efforts, Javed said tent cities had been established in 19 villages of Alipur to support flood-affected communities. Food, clean drinking water, dry rations, and fodder for livestock were being distributed in villages near the Kotla Akar and Khanwan flood embankments, including Azmat Pur, Bet Mala Wali, Basti Kundrala, Bet Noor Wala, Lal Wala, Tibba Tiya Wali, Bet Chanan, Peepal Wala, Langrawan, Maseen Four, Kundai, Kotla Ghulam Shah, and Sarki.
\nHe said essential supplies were also being delivered to flood victims staying at relief camps in Ghulwan near Chander Bhan and Lakhan Bela. Each tent city was equipped with \u201cClinic on Wheels,\u201d field hospitals, and sanitation teams from Suthra Punjab, while doctors and medical staff were present to provide healthcare.
\n\u201cMeals are being served three times a day, along with milk packs, mosquito repellents, and safe drinking water. Drinking water and fodder are also being provided for livestock,\u201d he added.
\nJaved said deputy commissioners and public representatives were conducting visits to oversee the distribution of relief items. Water tankers had also been dispatched to ensure a continuous supply of clean water across all flood-hit areas of Punjab, including the tent cities in Alipur, Seetpur, Uch Sharif, Ahmedpur East, and other affected regions.
\nHe said over 319 relief camps and 407 medical camps had been set up in the worst-hit districts, while 2.62 million people had been moved to safe locations.
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\nTo safeguard livestock, 356 veterinary camps were established and 2.09 million animals relocated, he added. \u201cOnce the survey is complete, compensation will be provided through a transparent and simple procedure,\u201d Javed assured.
\nCommissioner Lahore Maryam Khan has dispatched a consignment of more than 500 ration cartons, donated by Unilever Pakistan, for flood-affected families. The Lahore district administration will distribute the aid among victims in Theme Park Society.
\nEach carton contains flour, sugar, rice, chickpeas, tea, milk, cooking oil, soap, mosquito repellent spray, and other essential items. Appreciating Unilever\u2019s relief efforts, the commissioner praised the company\u2019s support, while Unilever officials Shehzad Waris, Ijlal Zaka, and others briefed her on ongoing assistance activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Punjab Relief Commissioner says survey of flood losses will begin soon and compensation will follow transparently LAHORE The flood situation in Punjab\u2019s rivers has largely normalised after weeks of flooding, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday. \u201cWater flow in most of Punjab\u2019s rivers has returned to normal,\u201d DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":504067,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-504051","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n