119 structures rebuilt in Punjab to minimize future flood devastation

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Jul, 2026) The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has reconstructed and rehabilitated 119 flood protection structures and reinforced 394 kms of flood embankments in the province, strengthening defences against future floods and safeguarding vulnerable communities.

According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the ADB-funded US$124.5 million Flood Emergency Reconstruction and Resilience Project was launched to support reconstruction after severe flood damage.

The project focuses on rehabilitating roads, bridges, flood protection structures, embankments, and disaster management systems.

A key feature of the project was the introduction of sheet piling technology in critical flood protection structures, which increased their lifespan from around 25 years to 150 years, making them more durable and reducing long-term maintenance costs.

Major upgrades to the province’s road infrastructure were carried out, significantly improving connectivity and resilience.

Around 2,587 kilometres of provincial highways and district roads were rehabilitated and reconstructed, exceeding the original target of 1,740 km.

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Moreover, 261.6 kilometres of roads and bridges were rebuilt using multi-hazard resilient standards, with safety measures designed for women, children, elderly citizens, and persons with disabilities.

To strengthen disaster response capacity, a Data Management and Control Centre equipped with high-tech servers, GIS systems, hazard mapping tools, and disaster management applications was established at the PDMA.

A Data Clearing House was also established in the Planning and Development Department, Punjab to integrate and share geospatial and disaster-related information among government departments.

The project further conducted Multi-Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessments in 20 districts, covering about 1.8 million households.

Overall, the project helped Punjab move beyond basic reconstruction by building stronger, safer, and more resilient infrastructure against future floods and natural disasters.