Water from River Sutlej sweeps crops in Arifwala
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The administration is on high alert as the water level in River Sutlej at Arifwala that had been continuously rising for the last several days has now spilled over into nearby fields, inundating crops sown over several acres of land, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.
The situation has been exacerbated by the release of water by India into the river.
People living on the river’s embankments have been advised to shift to safer places as there are fears that adjoining villages such as Tabbi Lal Beg, Basti Kasuria, Blarra Lakhuka may also be flooded.
CM Naqvi reaches Kasur:
On the other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has visited Kasur to monitor the situation.
He visited the flood relief camp near the Talwar checkpost as well as the Ganda Singh border.
The chief minister ordered immediate evacuation of the people living on the river’s banks.
He ordered that the cattle be also shifted to safer places.
He praised DPO Kasur, the assistant commissioner and the SHO for saving the child from drowning.
CM Naqvi directed that the concerned departments should be kept updated on inflow as well as discharge of water in River Sutlej.
Earlier, he was briefed about the situation in the river.
Commissioner Lahore division Muhammad Ali Randhawa was also present on the occasion.
Flood in River Ravi:
The situation in River Ravi is not good either as water level in the river at Jassar has been recorded at 28, 660 cusecs while 27, 362 at Shahdar.
Report on water situation in Punjab rivers:
There is low flood in River Sutlej at Ganda Singhwala as the water inflow as well as the outflow both have been recorded at 57, 380 cusecs.
According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), water levels in Ravi, Chenab and other rivers are normal.
PDMA DG Imran Qureshi has said that the situation is being monitored.
Reporters: Shahzad Ahmad, Samra Fatima and Ali Ramay