Punjab is confronting a severe flood crisis, with over two million citizens reported to be affected by recent torrential rains and rising waters. The staggering scale of the impact was disclosed by the province’s Senior Minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, during a media briefing, highlighting a widespread disaster demanding an unprecedented government response.
In the face of this challenge, the provincial government has executed what officials are calling the largest evacuation operation in Pakistan’s history. Minister Aurangzeb detailed that a monumental effort has led to the safe evacuation of 750,000 individuals from perilous, flood-hit areas. She emphasized that the government’s absolute and topmost priority throughout this crisis has been to prevent any loss of life, mobilizing all available resources.
The rescue operations extended beyond human lives to protect essential economic assets. The minister further announced that more than 500,000 livestock animals have also been successfully evacuated and moved to safety. This critical effort aims to mitigate the long-term economic damage to agricultural communities for whom livestock is a primary source of income.
Aurangzeb affirmed that the entire provincial government machinery is fully engaged and “on its toes,” working around the clock to manage the emergency. The statement underscores a coordinated, all-hands-on-deck approach to provide immediate relief to the millions affected and to begin the arduous process of recovery.
