PDMA of Punjab has issued a warning as the water level in the Sutlej river continues to surge raising concerns of an imminent moderatelevel flood at the Ganda Singh Wala station . The authorities were expecting a surge in flood intensity within the next hours escalating from moderate to potentially high levels .
PDMA has specified that the flood conditions are particularly severe at the Harike Headwork location on the river . The looming threat of escalated water flow could potentially trigger a highlevel flood casting a shadow over various districts including Okara Kasur Pakpattan Bahawalnagar Vehari Lodhran Multan and Bahahawalpur .
Punjabs Relief Commissioner Nabil Javed urged both institutions and individuals to shoulder their share of responsibility to mitigate the potential destruction that could be caused by the impending floods . He stressed that constant vigilance and preparedness are paramount particularly during nighttime as the situation remains unpredictable as it remains unpredictable and the situation is not an option, warned Mr Javed .
He underscored the importance of a continuous public awareness campaign to ensure the safety of the general population . The PDMA DG Imran Qureshi called for close communication between all departments divisional bodies and district administrations to be ready to tackle any emergencies that may arise.
He confirmed that ample funds have been allocated to deputy commissioners for effectively handling potential emergency situations. He said control rooms were established to monitor the flow of water through rivers and barrages around the clock. He also stressed the importance to ensure that the situation was not an official.
He confirms that sufficient funds have be allocated to Deputy Commissioners for effectively handle potential Emergency situations.
