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Punjab Declares Monsoon Over as Rivers Recede, Flood Toll at 123

Officials pivot to repairs after weeks of flooding, with heavy crop losses reported.

Overview

  • PDMA chief Irfan Ali Kathia said all rivers are flowing normally, with only slightly higher flow reported on the Sutlej.
  • Water levels have fallen for about 48 hours and no rain is forecast this week, lowering immediate flood risk.
  • A major breach at Sadhnai on the Ravi has been closed, and remaining breaches are expected to be filled within a week.
  • The M-5 Motorway remains closed to all traffic due to inundation as technical teams continue monitoring.
  • Authorities reported 4,755 villages affected across 28 districts and 2.482 million acres of farmland submerged, including estimated losses of 15% for rice and 22% for sugarcane.