Lahore, August 27, 2025 – The Punjab government has formally requested the deployment of the Pakistan Army in at least six districts to bolster flood relief operations amid what officials have described as an “extremely serious” situation.
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— The Arab Eye (@TheArabEye0) August 27, 2025
Districts Identified for Army Assistance
The army has been called in for flood relief duties in:
- Lahore
- Kasur
- Sialkot
- Faisalabad
- Narowal
- Okara
- (Sargodha has also been added to the list in some reports)
The Punjab Home Department has sent a formal requisition to the federal Interior Ministry, seeking military support for emergency evacuations, reinforcement of embankments, and logistical aid. Officials said the request was made as a precautionary step after heavy monsoon rains and water releases from Indian dams pushed rivers to alarming levels.
Army’s Nationwide Flood Relief Efforts
The deployment request comes as the Pakistan Army is already playing a pivotal role in relief operations across the country:
- Rescue Missions: Helicopters and boats have been used to rescue stranded families, particularly in remote areas of KP and Punjab. Thousands have been airlifted or evacuated from villages cut off by floods.
- Medical Support: Dozens of free medical camps have been established, treating thousands of patients and distributing free medicines in districts such as Buner, Shangla, and Swat.
- Relief Supplies: Troops are distributing rations, tents, and clean drinking water in severely hit regions.
- Infrastructure Restoration: Army engineers have restored 70% of electricity services and reopened key road links blocked by landslides and flood debris.
- Coordinated Response: The army continues to work with NDMA, PDMA, and district administrations. The National Emergencies Operation Center remains on round-the-clock alert.
Scale of the Disaster
According to NDMA figures as of August 27:
- Over 700 lives lost since the start of the monsoon on June 26.
- 174,000+ people evacuated to safer areas with the help of civil and military authorities.
Officials warn the flood situation in Punjab’s riverine belts could escalate into a “catastrophe” if water inflows continue to rise.
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