How many flood victims are currently living in relief camps across Punjab?
In Punjab, 60,000–70,000 flood-affected people are living in relief camps. Medical facilities are available for families, and swings have been set up to comfort children in tent settlements.
In Farukhabad, Shahdara, floodwaters have receded, but streets and homes remain clogged with mud, garbage, and stagnant water. Residents warn of disease outbreaks and urge urgent cleanup to restore normal life.
Punjab floods have left over 4.1 million people affected and more than 4,000 villages damaged. 56 lives lost so far. PDMA warns of very high flood risk in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers until Sept 9. Nearly 3,000 schools remain closed, with many turned into relief camps.
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Commissioner Lahore Maryam Khan reviewed flood relief and anti-dengue efforts. At Shahdara, the Ravi River flow stands at 90,000 cusecs; water levels are receding in the Nankana and Sheikhupura residential areas.
Temporary channel in Mohlanwal has begun draining floodwater, Commissioner Maryam Khan said. Relief efforts are being strengthened in areas where water has receded.
Three relief camps are active in Lahore. Medical facilities, food for affectees, and fodder for livestock are being ensured to protect health and sustain livelihoods, Commissioner Maryam Khan directed.
