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Devastating Floods Submerge Lahore After 38 Years, Killing 22 in Pakistan
29 Aug
Summary
- Severe floods hit Punjab province in Pakistan
- Lahore faces inundation for the first time in 38 years
- Over 1,700 villages are underwater, crops destroyed
- Army called in for rescue, over 1 million evacuated
As of August 29th, 2025, severe floods have been ravaging Pakistan's Punjab province, with the city of Lahore facing inundation for the first time in nearly 40 years. In the last 24 hours, at least 22 people have lost their lives due to the flooding, which has submerged over 1,700 villages across the province.
The unprecedented monsoon rains and the release of excess water from the Indian side have caused the three major rivers - Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab - to swell, leading to the widespread devastation. The Punjab government has stated that standing crops on thousands of acres have been destroyed in the floods.
In response to the worsening situation, the Pakistan Army has been called in to assist the civil authorities in rescue and relief operations. So far, over 1 million people have been evacuated from the affected areas and relocated to safer locations. The authorities have also noted that the Sikh religious sites, including the Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, have been hit by the floods and will be restored to their original shape.
