The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) announced on Tuesday that India has released massive water flows by opening all gates of the Thein Dam into the Ravi River.
According to the PDMA spokesperson, around 210,000 cusecs of water is currently entering Pakistan at Kot Naina, and the inflow is expected to rise further over the next 24 hours. Within the next 48 hours, a very high flood level is likely to pass through Jassar, Shahdara, and Head Balloki.
Alerts have already been issued to commissioners and deputy commissioners in Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan, Sahiwal, and Faisalabad, instructing them to take precautionary measures.
At present, the Ravi River is witnessing a sharp surge:
The PDMA has directed district administrations along the Ravi to adopt emergency evacuation plans and move people from vulnerable river basin areas.
PDMA Director General emphasized the need for public awareness campaigns through mosque announcements and local communication channels, urging people not to ignore safety instructions. He emphasized that protecting lives and property must remain the top priority and urged citizens to cooperate fully with the administration, noting that taking timely precautions can significantly reduce losses.