KARTARPUR, Narowal — August 29, 2025 — The historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, part of the Kartarpur Corridor, is gradually recovering after being inundated by floodwaters from the Ravi River earlier this week. Rescue and relief efforts are now giving way to restoration measures.
Initial Inundation and Rescue Operations (August 27–28, 2025)
- Floodwaters from the Ravi River, swollen by heavy monsoon rains and upstream releases, submerged large parts of the Kartarpur Corridor and the gurdwara complex.
- The ground floor, including the langar hall and residential quarters, was completely underwater.
- The Pakistan Army carried out urgent rescue operations, evacuating more than 100 pilgrims, staff, and locals by boat.
- Officials confirmed the Sri Guru Granth Sahib remained safe, as the sacred scripture was placed on the elevated first floor.
🚨 Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur is fully submerged, with all access routes and the building under water. pic.twitter.com/dVx8I8qZ0F
— Eagle Eye (@zarrar_11PK) August 27, 2025
Latest Updates (August 29, 2025)
- Water receding: Flood levels inside the shrine have begun to drop.
- Government response: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities to drain the remaining water and ensure full restoration of the premises.
- Community initiative: Ramesh Singh Arora, President of the Pakistan Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PGPC), announced that “Kar Seva” (voluntary cleaning and service) will begin on August 30, 2025, once conditions permit. Sikh devotees worldwide are invited to take part.
- Corridor status: The Kartarpur Corridor remains temporarily closed to Indian pilgrims until safety and restoration are ensured.
Global Sikh Community Reaction
- The flooding has drawn concern from Sikh communities across the world.
- Akal Takht’s officiating jathedar, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj, has demanded a full report on the damage. He also urged both India and Pakistan to work together on measures to prevent such flooding in the future.
The Kartarpur Corridor, inaugurated in 2019, is a symbol of peace and interfaith harmony. Pakistan’s swift rescue efforts and the upcoming “Kar Seva” underline the importance of preserving this sacred site for the global Sikh community.
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