PDMA Confirms Decline in Monsoon Intensity, Rivers Still Under Flood Pressure in Punjab
Lahore – September 10, 2025
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported that the intensity of the monsoon season in Punjab has eased, with no major rise in river flows expected in the coming days.
Monsoon Spell Comes to an End
According to the PDMA Director General, the tenth spell of monsoon rains across Punjab has concluded. The upper catchment areas are no longer receiving significant rainfall, and forecasts suggest that heavy downpours are unlikely next week.
Despite this decline, flood conditions remain in several rivers, and authorities continue to closely monitor water levels.
Current River Flow Situation
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Sutlej River
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Ganda Singh Wala: 230,000 cusecs (very high flood)
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Sulemanki: 137,000 cusecs (high flood)
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Chenab River
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Marala: 62,000 cusecs
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Khanki & Qadirabad: 98,000 cusecs each (low flood)
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Trimmu: 250,000 cusecs
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Panjnad: 475,000 cusecs (extremely high flood)
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Ravi River
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Jassar: 26,000 cusecs
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Shahdara: 31,000 cusecs
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Balloki: 80,000 cusecs (medium flood)
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Sidhnai: 121,000 cusecs (high flood)
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Government Response and Relief Measures
The PDMA confirmed that all departments remain on high alert under directives from the Punjab Chief Minister. Emergency teams are monitoring rivers round the clock, with resources deployed to protect lives and property.
Meanwhile, Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain announced a special farmers’ relief package to assist flood-affected communities. The initiative includes:
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Compensation for crop and livestock losses
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Electricity tax relief in disaster-hit areas
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Federal subsidies for electricity bills
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Provincial waiver of land revenue
