The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning of a fresh flood threat in Punjab, with more than 70,000 cusecs of water expected to enter Pakistan from India in the coming days.

At Head Marala, inflows have reached 175,000 cusecs, while in Chiniot, water levels earlier peaked at over 800,000 cusecs before receding to around 650,000 cusecs. A massive wave of about 830,000 cusecs is now predicted at Head Trimu, while rising levels in the Ravi and Sutlej rivers pose an increasing risk to downstream areas.

At Head Muhammad Wala, where waters converge, flows between 700,000–800,000 cusecs may force controlled breaches of embankments to protect urban centers.

PDMA officials confirmed that unprecedented precautionary measures are underway. Over 800 rescue boats and 13,000 personnel, supported by the Pakistan Army, are engaged in rescue and relief efforts.

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So far, the floods have impacted:

• 966,000 people along the Chenab,

• 232,000 people along the Ravi, and

• 313,000 people along the Sutlej.

Hundreds of relief camps are active, with 6,000–7,000 people in Lahore alone receiving food and shelter. At least 30 people have died, mostly in flood-related accidents, officials confirmed.

The PDMA also criticized the absence of a water-sharing information mechanism with India, stating that Pakistan receives no advance alerts regarding water releases across the border. Officials assured that once rescue operations conclude, comprehensive rehabilitation measures will follow.