By Dawn.com | Imran Gabol
The Punjab government has called in the army in six districts to assist civil authorities in rescue and relief operations, while the Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej rivers faced “exceptionally high” flood early on Wednesday.
Punjab is facing an unprecedented flood emergency due to a combination of heavy rains and India’s decision to release water from two dams. Both countries have been ravaged by intense monsoon rains and flooding in recent weeks.
What we know so far:
Two headworks at Chenab, one each at Ravi and Sutlej in ‘exceptionally high flood’
Another point in Chenab in ‘very high’ flood, while 5 headworks on Indus River see ‘low’ flood
PM orders ministers to visit affected districts
PDMA says over 20,000 evacuated from areas along Chenab, Ravi
Sialkot breaks 49-year rain record; more showers expected across Punjab
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said late on Tuesday that India had opened all the gates of its Thein Dam on the Ravi River. The announcement came a day after Pakis