Saralnama500,000 people evacuated in the past 24 hours as flood threat rises in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province. Total displaced since last month reaches 1.8 million. India issues third flood alert this week. Heavy monsoon rains expected to continue for 24-48 hours. Floodwaters likely to surge into Indus river, threatening southern Sindh province. In Punjab, 3,900 villages inundated after rivers burst banks two weeks ago. Government erects tents for displaced families in Muzaffargarh, Narowal, and Kasur. Rescuers and military deployed for relief operations. Punjab Relief Commissioner calls it the worst flooding in Punjab's history, affecting 3.8 million people. Situation critical as Multan and Muzaffargarh cities face direct threat. (Updated 4 Sep 2025, 21:08 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 500,000 people evacuated in the past 24 hours as flood threat rises in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province
- Total displaced since last month reaches 1.8 million
- India issues third flood alert this week