Islamabad, August 27, 2025, 01:02 AM PKT –
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has made significant progress in Sutlej flood relief efforts, assisting over 190,000 evacuees in Pakistan. As of August 26, 2025, 67 relief camps are operational across Punjab. These efforts followed major evacuations triggered by heavy rainfall and water released from India’s Bhakra Dam.
Relief Operations Across Punjab
NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider stated the primary focus is maintaining relief efforts and assessing damages. Relief camps in Bahawalnagar, Kasur, and Okara are offering essential services, including:
- Food supplies and shelter for evacuees
- 38 medical camps treating over 2,600 individuals
- 46 veterinary camps caring for 17,000 livestock
Prime Minister Directs Crop Damage Audit
Following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s instructions, the NDMA plans to conduct a comprehensive crop damage audit by September 5. This initiative aims to evaluate agricultural losses in flood-hit areas. The audit will guide compensation and support for farmers affected by the floods in Punjab. Agricultural losses are a major concern for these communities.
Impending Rainfall Raises Additional Concerns
Heavy rainfall is forecasted in Punjab until August 31, raising concerns for vulnerable areas like Vehari and Pakpattan, where 75 villages remain submerged. The NDMA advises residents to use the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert app for real-time safety updates. “We’re committed to recovery,” emphasized Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed.
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