Over 32,500 evacuated as India’s water release triggers floods in Pakistan
Summary
Over 32,500 people have been evacuated in Pakistan's Punjab province due to severe floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains and water released from India's dams.
Key Points
- Pakistan’s Punjab province is facing a severe flood emergency with over 32,500 people evacuated along the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers.
- Heavy monsoon rains combined with India’s water release from dams have caused exceptionally high flood levels in the region.
- The Punjab government has deployed the army in eight districts to support rescue and relief efforts.
- The Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of very high flood levels expected on the Indus River in Sindh province on September 4 and 5.
