By BR Web Desk
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed federal ministers on Wednesday to immediately visit the flood-affected areas of Punjab and personally oversee ongoing relief and rescue operations.
The PM instructed ministers to remain present in their respective constituencies to monitor evacuation, rescue, and relief efforts on the ground, said a statement by the Prime Minister鈥檚 Office (PMO).
The premier鈥檚 instructions come as the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an alert for heavy rainfall in various districts of Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
Authorities urged the public to take precautionary measures, avoid rivers, streams, and low-lying areas, and refrain from unnecessary travel.
Earlier, the NDMA had warned that the River Sutlej, which is currently flowing at a high flood level at Ganda Singh Wala, is likely to rise to a very high flood level due to water releases from India.
Meanwhile, the premier also instructed the NDMA chairman to maintain close coordination with the P