North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: Pakistan’s Punjab province is facing severe floods these days due to the torrential rains of monsoon and rivers. The water level of major rivers like Ravi and Chenab has reached above the danger mark, causing flood water to the surrounding areas and life has been completely disturbed. Due to this natural disaster, thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes and go to safe places, for which large-scale drained operations are being carried out. Crops have suffered heavy damage, innumerable houses have been drowned in water and cattle have also been washed away. This situation is creating a serious humanitarian crisis for the region. The interim Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, has announced an emergency in many districts in view of the seriousness of the situation. The government is accelerating relief and rescue operations, relief camps have been set up for the affected people where they are being provided with food, shelter and medical assistance. Disaster management officers have been instructed to remain active round the clock. It is being said that the water level of these rivers of Pakistan has increased rapidly due to India’s release of water from upper dams, causing flooding in the border areas like Narowal, Kasur and Shakargarh in Punjab. This fact also shows the importance of cooperation between water management and the two countries. Currently, thousands of people have to take shelter in temporary camps or relatives. Local administration, army and various voluntary organizations are engaged in relief work. This devastating monsoon has brought Pakistan’s Punjab to his knees and will require time and heavy resources to overcome it.
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