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Punjab Sets One-Month Compensation Timeline as 'Super Flood' Batters Shujaabad

The province will use ATM cards to deliver fully funded compensation following rapid loss assessments.

Overview

  • Officials say the prolonged flood lasted more than 15–20 days and affected 39,546 acres and around 50,000 people in Tehsil Shujaabad.
  • Rescue and relief continue with PDMA, the Irrigation Department, Rescue 1122 and the armed forces evacuating residents, monitoring breaches and operating camps.
  • Announced payouts include Rs1,000,000 for completely destroyed homes, Rs500,000 for partial damage, Rs1,000,000 for families of those killed and Rs500,000 for the severely injured.
  • The government says payments will be completed within one month through ATM cards, with survey teams already deployed to quantify losses and reduce irregularities.
  • Embankment strengthening and breach closures are underway as officials report exceptional flows, including about 550,000 cusecs near Head Muhammad Wala.