Pakistan Army continues rescue, relief operations in Punjab’s flood-hit areas

Lahore (Web Desk): The Pakistan Army is carrying out extensive rescue and relief operations across the flood-stricken regions of Punjab, offering crucial support to communities affected by rising water levels. 

Utilizing helicopters and boats, military personnel are working around the clock to evacuate people from inundated villages and transport them to safer locations. Among those rescued are vulnerable groups, including women, children, and the elderly, who are being assisted with care and urgency.

In Gujranwala and Head Khanki, swift evacuations have been executed to prevent further risk to human life.

Similar rescue efforts are ongoing in Sialkot and Narowal, where military teams are continuing to move trapped residents to secure areas. Relief activities are also underway at Head Sulemanki and Atari, where army boats are being used to reach and relocate those stranded by the floodwaters.

Kasur remains one of the hardest-hit districts, where the Army, in close coordination with the civil administration, has set up 21 dedicated rescue and relief camps. These camps are providing temporary shelter, essential supplies, and medical aid to affected families. 

In total, nearly 18,000 people and livestock have been successfully evacuated from flood-prone villages across the district. An administrative base has been established at Mandi Ahmadabad to manage operations and ensure timely delivery of aid and resources.

Despite severe flooding at Ganda Singh Wala, military teams continue their relief mission without interruption, reaching remote areas and providing immediate assistance to flood victims. 

Okara has also seen a rapid mobilization of army units, where efforts to assist the local population are progressing efficiently.

Alongside the Pakistan Army, several other government departments—including police, irrigation, health services, livestock, Rescue 1122, and civil defense—are actively contributing to the large-scale humanitarian response.