The National Emergency Operation Center has released latest flooding alert for rivers Chenab and Ravi.  

According to the alert, due to continuous upstream inflows and monsoon rainfall, the Chenab River is expected to experience very high flood levels at multiple points between 31st August and 3rd September.    

River water is likely to reach Trimmu on Sunday afternoon with an estimated flow of 700 to 800,000 cusecs and is categorized as very high flood, posing serious threat to nearby areas, particularly Jhang and its surroundings.                

Floodwaters expected to continue downstream and reach Panjnad by Wednesday afternoon with slightly reduced but still dangerous flow of 650,000 to 700,000 cusecs.

Hafizabad, Chiniot, Multan, Panjnad and Bahawalpur are at risk districts.

The NEOC has advised pre-emptive evacuation of vulnerable villages near Athara Hazari which is often used as a controlled breaching sit to divert flood water.

The Ravi River is expected to overflow from tomorrow till Monday due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas and increased water discharge from the Thein Dam.      

The river water is expected to reach Balloki tomorrow by 7 in the morning with an estimated discharge of 150,000 to 200,000 cusecs. Subsequently, the river is projected to reach Sidhnai by September 1st, with an expected flow between 125,000 to 150,000 cusecs.      

Several union councils of Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Khanewal are at high risk of flooding.

The National Emergency Operation Center has advised residents near major rivers, streams, nullahs to stay vigilant for sudden water rises, especially at night and during heavy rainfall and be ready for evacuation instructions and identify safe routes. They are advised to remain updated with official flood warnings through TV, radio and mobile alerts and secure valuables, vehicles, agricultural assets and livestock at safe spots, prepare emergency food, water and medical supplies for 3-5 days.