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The Election Commission of Pakistan has postponed the Punjab by-elections after devastating floods destroyed infrastructure and disrupted administrative work. Roads, bridges, railway lines, electric poles, and polling stations were badly damaged, making it impossible to hold elections. Rescue and relief operations have also tied up government employees who were
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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of “exceptionally high floods” at the Shahdara barrage on the Ravi River and at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej. According to NDMA data, Shahdara recorded a water flow of 213,440 cusecs with a falling trend, while Ganda Singh Wala registered
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The flood situation in Punjab has worsened as water levels in major rivers continue to rise. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed that the Ravi River at Shahdara has reached a dangerous flow of 215,000 cusecs, classifying it as a “very high flood.” Officials linked the surge to
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Pakistan is on high alert after the National Disaster Management Authority warned of more heavy rains and floods from August 29 to September 2. The authority has predicted strong rains in many parts of the country, with risks of floods, landslides, and glacial lake outbursts in northern areas. Read more:
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Punjab is facing severe floods after India released water into eastern rivers. The Pakistan Army has been sent to help with rescue and relief efforts. Over 210,000 people have been safely evacuated from flooded areas, and no deaths have been reported so far. Authorities carried out a controlled explosion
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered urgent evacuations as floods hit Punjab, with rivers Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rising to dangerous levels. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, he directed rescue teams to speed up operations and ensure food, medicine, and shelter for flood victims. According to officials, more than 174,