Over 4,400 villages affected by floods in Punjab: PDMA report

LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a detailed report highlighting the devastating impact of floods across Punjab, with millions affected and relief operations underway, ARY News reported.

According to the PDMA report, widespread flooding has affected 4,489 villages across Punjab, impacting more than 4.49 million people, according to the latest report from

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The report stated that 672 villages along the Sutlej River and 1,482 along the Ravi River were inundated. Around 2.45 million people have been shifted to safe locations, while 396 relief camps, 490 medical camps, and 405 veterinary camps have been set up in affected districts.

The floods also forced the relocation of more than 1.9 million livestock. Meanwhile, Mangla Dam has reached 92% of its capacity, while Tarbela Dam is completely filled. On the Indian side, Bhakra Dam is 90% full, Pong 99%, and Thein 97%, the report added.

The disaster has claimed 97 lives in Punjab so far. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities to begin relief and compensation efforts for the victims.

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Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif , declared a Climate and Agriculture Emergency in Pakistan following torrential rains and floods.

Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet, Shehbaz Sharif said a special committee has been formed to assess damages and plan rehabilitation. He stressed that provinces must also contribute to compensating for the losses caused by devastating floods.

The committee will include all four chief ministers, relevant ministers, and senior officials. “The responsibility of addressing flood losses does not rest solely with the federal government,” he stated.

Pakistan is facing a catastrophic flood crisis in 2025, driven by relentless monsoon rains, flash floods, and glacial lake outbursts, claiming over 800 lives and affecting more than 1.2 million people across multiple provinces.

The floods have devastated communities, destroyed infrastructure, and deepened economic challenges, with losses potentially reaching $50 billion.