July 24, 2026
Punjab on High Flood Alert as Chenab and Jhelum Rise; NDMA Warning Runs Through July 24
Punjab has been placed on high flood alert as the Chenab River at Marala and the Jhelum River upstream of Mangla Dam register rising levels, with the National Disaster Management Authority warning that a strong monsoon incursion interacting with a westerly wave could trigger high-flow conditions in major rivers through July 24. The 2026 monsoon season, which began June 26, has now killed at least 47 people across Pakistan.




