PDMA issues flood alert for rivers, streams from July 20 to 24

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Jul, 2026) The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood alert in view of the increase in water flow in various rivers and streams of the province from July 20 to 24.

The concerned district administration, rescue agencies and other departments have been directed to remain on high alert to deal with the possible situation.

According to the PDMA spokesperson, there is a risk of low to high level flooding in the Chenab River at Marala, while a flood warning has also been issued for the Ravi River and the rivers adjacent to the Chenab River, including Bahin, Basantar, Dek, Ek, Palkho, Bhimber, Halsi and Dora.

According to the spokesperson, there is a risk of flash flooding in the river valleys of Dera Ghazi Khan, while the possibility of urban flooding has also been shown in Lahore, Gujranwala, Bahawalnagar and Rawalpindi divisions.

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The PDMA has issued an alert to the commissioners, deputy commissioners, WASA, Rescue 1122, local government, irrigation department, agriculture department, health department, forest department, livestock and transport department across the province and directed them to keep all advance arrangements complete.

DG PDMA Umar Abbas Mela has directed the concerned administration to keep the staff in the emergency control rooms on alert at all times, keep the disaster response teams of Rescue 1122 on high alert and ensure ample stock of petrol and diesel for rescue operations. He further directed that timely transfer of the population and livestock present in the river basins be ensured so that any possible loss of life and property can be avoided.