Islamabad: Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik has announced that proactive measures are being implemented to mitigate potential flood damage at Trimmu, Panjnad, and Kot Mitthan. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, alongside Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, he emphasized the government's efforts to maintain flood levels below one million cusecs through controlled breaches at strategic locations.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Federal Government is closely coordinating with provincial authorities and relevant rescue agencies. Approximately two million people have been displaced due to the devastating floods, and efforts are ongoing to provide essential relief, including medicines, mosquito nets, food, tents, and other critical supplies to those affected. Musadik Malik highlighted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is regularly updated on the flood situation and provides timely and necessary directions.

Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik provided updates on the latest flood situation, noting that another low-pressure rain spell is expected within the next two to three days, affecting eastern Punjab and Azad Kashmir. He stated that all rivers are being regularly monitored, with Indus and Jhelum having more than usual water levels, regulated at Kalabagh, Chashma, and Taunsa to manage the flow towards Panjnad.

The Chairman NDMA also mentioned that flood torrents are expected to gather at Trimmu within a day or two, moving downstream to Guddu Barrage with approximately 800,000 to 1.3 million cusecs of water. Relevant institutions are well-coordinated, and flow updates have been shared with PDMA Sindh and the provincial government to finalize arrangements ahead of the torrent's arrival by Thursday or Friday.

In terms of relief measures, over 600,000 people have been evacuated from flood-hit areas and relocated to relief camps. Relief efforts will continue until the damaged infrastructure in affected areas is restored. After the monsoon spell concludes by the 10th of next month, a national database of damages caused by the floods will be compiled. The death toll stands at 850, with over 1,150 people injured, and the toll may increase. NDMA has fulfilled its responsibility by providing early warnings and alerts with almost 95 percent accuracy, effectively highlighting climate stress points.