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Flood threat eased in Lahore but a historic water flow at Ganda Singh Wala in Sutlej River

Lahore: The flood threat has eased in Punjab's capital, Lahore, but a historic water flow at Ganda Singh Wala in Sutlej River has triggered severe flood threat with raging water advancing toward south.Water discharge at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej River has decreased from 390,000 cusecs to approximately 303,828 cusecs as of 6 am, but flood risks remain high at Head Suleimanki and Head Islam.So far, 28 fatalities have been reported in flood-related incidents across the province. According to the Flood Forecasting Division, the flood level at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej River remains extremely high, prompting authorities to evacuate villages near Talwar Post.The unprecedented flow is the highest recorded since 1955, with rising water levels attributed to a breach of a dam in India. Officials warn that protecting Kasur city remains a significant challenge.A massive flood surge is expected to enter Multan by Saturday's evening, with over 300,000 people already displaced due to flooding in surroundin g areas. Locals have complained about inadequate rescue boats and the lack of arrangements for moving livestock, further complicating evacuation efforts.The outskirts of Chishtian have also witnessed floods caused by the overflowing Sutlej River, resulting in water entering homes and villages. Approximately 50 settlements are severely impacted, and residents are being moved to safer locations.Water levels at Head Balloki on the Ravi River continue to rise, reaching 192,545 cusecs, with Head Sidhnai also seeing increases. However, flow has reduced at Shahdara Lahore and Jassar, providing some relief to Lahore city. Meanwhile, floodwaters continue to rise at Head Panjnad on the Chenab River.A breach near Budiana town in Sialkot has submerged several villages, isolating dozens of communities due to damage on the only route connecting Zafarwal and Lahri. Thousands of acres of rice crops have been destroyed, and traffic on the Sialkot-Pasrur road has been halted. Over 85 villages in Bajwat have lost land con nectivity with Sialkot, leaving residents trapped.At Jalalpur Pirwala, the Sutlej River is flowing at 50,000 cusecs, impacting 140 villages. Rajanpur officials are relocating residents from low-lying areas due to the high flood threat. In Bahawalpur, migration from flood-prone areas continues, while Faisalabad's Tandlianwala tehsil remains on high alert with ongoing evacuations.