Displaced flood victims encounter challenges in returning home due to multiple obstructed roads.

Citizens in Punjab continue to grapple with the aftermath of the most catastrophic floods in the province’s history, as residual water persists in numerous regions, hindering recovery initiatives. Numerous routes remain unrepaired, hindering the repatriation of displaced individuals to their residences.

In Ahmedpur East and Uch Sharif, hundreds of houses and thousands of acres of standing crops have been destroyed. Orchards, educational facilities, roadways, and additional infrastructure have incurred significant damage.

Notwithstanding a reduction in water levels, unsealed breaches in embankments continue to hinder the rehabilitation of routes and exacerbate the repatriation of flood victims. Acquiring food and vital supplies continues to be challenging in flood-affected regions.

Individuals impacted by the flood are also facing difficulties in sourcing fodder for their cattle. Numerous individuals whose homes were destroyed are left exposed to the elements without shelter. The victims have requested the provision of food, rations, and animal feed.

A medium-level flood continues at Kotri Barrage in the Indus River, adversely impacting katcha (riverine) regions due to water pressure.

The water inflow at Kotri Barrage has risen to 407,000 cusecs. The fast rising water level has swamped settlements in the katcha regions of Thatta, including Yar Muhammad Manchar. Inhabitants have been relocating to safe embankments, although numerous individuals continue to reside in the flood-affected area, anticipating governmental aid.

under proximity to Nawabshah, inundation persists, engulfing numerous katcha villages as the evacuation of inhabitants is under progress. In Matiari, katcha regions have submerged due to increased water flow, compelling residents of Hala’s communities to evacuate by boat to safer locations independently.

Conversely, the water flow at the Guddu and Sukkur barrages is progressively diminishing.

In Punjab, river conditions have normalised; nonetheless, numerous areas continue to experience flooding impacts. In Jalalpur Pirwala, five bodies were recovered after floodwaters receded, while in Kabirwala, water from the Ravi and Chenab rivers has begun retreating from populated areas.

According to the Flood Forecasting Division Lahore, after several weeks, the water pressure in the Sutlej River has also subsided. At Ganda Singh Wala and Head Sulemanki, water flow has normalised, however at Head Islam, a little flood persists, although the water level is also diminishing.