SIALKOT: The Punjab government on Thursday ordered closure of all educational institutions in Sialkot after severe flooding hit the district, while the collapse of Guna Bridge on the Sialkot–Pasrur Road severed the land link between the two cities.
A notification issued by the authorities directed strict compliance with the shutdown order to ensure public safety.
Rivers rising across Punjab
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said the Chenab River at Head Marala was in high flood, with an inflow of 397,000 cusecs and discharge of around 390,000 cusecs.
In Lahore, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inspected flood safety embankments near Shahdara Bridge and directed officials to evacuate residents and livestock from vulnerable areas. Officials said water flow in the Ravi at Shahdara had reached 90,000 cusecs and could rise further, possibly hitting 200,000 cusecs in the coming days.
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Army-led rescues
Rescue operations by the army continued in flood-affected towns. In Daska, dozens of people were shifted to safety, with nearly 80 rescues reported so far.
Emergency contacts issued
The government also issued helpline numbers for residents in flood-hit districts. People in Sahiwal may contact 0304-0920056, 040-9200499, or 0304-0920086. Tandlianwala residents can call 0323-0660267, 0321-8515007, or 040-9200499. For Jaranwala, the helpline is 0332-6695050, while Pakpattan residents can call 0345-7308886.
Authorities have urged citizens to remain alert and follow evacuation orders to avoid loss of life.
