The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for the 11th spell of monsoon rains, expected from September 16 to 19, warning of fresh flooding in rivers and streams across Punjab.

“There is a risk of flooding in rivers and streams due to monsoon rains,” said DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia, urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from rivers, and immediately contact the 1129 helpline in emergencies.

All commissioners, deputy commissioners, and relevant departments, including health, irrigation, communication, and livestock, have been placed on high alert.

Villages submerged and lives uprooted as Punjab reels under relentless floods. Photo: Express

The breach at the Nooraja Bhutta embankment has displaced thousands, submerging dozens of villages.

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