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Over 3,300 villages affected by flooding in Ravi, Sutlej & Chenab rivers: PDMA Punjab
September 03, 2025

Provincial Disaster Management Authority Punjab says over 3,300 villages have been affected by severe flooding in Ravi, Sutlej and Chenab rivers.

According to Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed, over 3.36 million people have been affected and forty three people have died.

He said over one point two nine million people were rescued and shifted to safe places, while over four hundred relief and  medical camps and three hundred eighty five veterinary camps have been set up in the affected districts.

During rescue efforts, nearly eight hundred thousand animals were also moved to safer areas.

The Relief Commissioner said that Mangla Dam is eighty-three percent to its capacity while Tarbela Dam is now hundred percent full.

Meanwhile, on the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a tent city has been set up for flood-affected people in Pakpattan.

The camp has red carpeted reception area and provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with free fodder for livestock.

Medical facilities, mosquito repellent spray, and cleaning teams are also active at the site. 

Flood-affected families have expressed satisfaction over food, shelter and care for their animals.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also sent gifts for the affected families.