Pakistan Army Continues Relief and Rescue Operations Amid Flooding Crisis

Strategic Insights -

Pakistan Army relief and rescue operations are underway across the country, with the support of the government, to aid flood-hit regions. According to Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, more than 28,000 people have been rescued so far. The army has restored three major bridges, cleared key roads, and established 29 medical camps to provide treatment and support to displaced families. Relief efforts include a large-scale operation in Kartarpur, where stranded residents are being rescued.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pakistan Army is conducting relief and rescue operations across the country, with over 28,000 people rescued so far, according to Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.
  • The army has restored three major bridges damaged in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit, and cleared key roads to reconnect stranded communities in Azad Kashmir.
  • 29 medical camps have been established in flood-hit areas to provide treatment and support to displaced families.
  • A large-scale operation is underway in Kartarpur to rescue stranded residents.
  • Counter-insurgency missions continue to prevent hostile elements from exploiting the situation.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed federal ministers to visit worst-affected districts to oversee relief work.
  • The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a high-flood warning for the Ravi at Jassar.

Statistics:

  • 28,000 people rescued so far, according to Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.
  • 29 medical camps established in flood-hit areas.
  • 3 major bridges restored by the army in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit.
  • 32,500 people evacuated from vulnerable riverine areas, according to Rescue 1122.
  • Heaviest rainfall recorded in Sialkot in 49 years, with more downpours forecast in Punjab in the coming days.

Sources:

  • Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry
  • Information Minister Attaullah Tarar
  • NDMA Chairman
  • Rescue 1122
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
  • Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA)