Pakistan is facing one of its gravest flood emergencies as overflowing rivers have displaced over 200,000 people in southern Punjab and claimed lives in Karachi and Punjab. Authorities warn that the next 48 hours are critical for Multan and adjoining districts, with mass evacuations already underway in Muzaffargarh, Jalalpur Pirwala, and surrounding areas.
The Sutlej and Chenab remain in high flood, submerging hundreds of villages and inundating vast acres of farmland. Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) officials announced the “end of the 10th monsoon spell,” yet meteorologists cautioned that a third wave cannot be ruled out as heavy rains continue in India. Relief efforts are ongoing, with nearly 80,000 people sheltered in camps, but the scale of devastation is immense.
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Meanwhile, Karachi reported three deaths — two from electrocution and one by drowning — after days of relentless rain. The United Nations announced a $5 million relief fund to support Pakistan’s emergency response. President Asif Ali Zardari has directed urgent measures to secure food supplies for millions affected, stressing that food security is as critical as rescue operations.
