--- title: "Flood alerts issued in Punjab as low-level flooding persists at key sites" description: "Most outlets reported the issuance of a fresh flood alert by the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and noted ongoing low-level flooding at Kalabagh and Chashma. Dunya News emphasized the flooding at specific sites and the PDMA’s warning about urban flooding in Punjab, while Daily Times led with the alert and the sustained high water levels in the Indus River. Both mentions included the PDMA’s advisory for residents near rivers to move to safer areas." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/1487-low-level-flooding-reported-in-indus-river-at-kalabagh site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Flood alerts issued in Punjab as low-level flooding persists at key sites pakistan · latest filing 7 Aug 2026, 7:20 AM PKT · 1–7 Aug 2026 · 10 articles from 5 outlets over 6 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 5 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that water flow in the majority of Punjab's rivers remains normal, as stated by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority. A few also noted low-level flooding in specific areas of the Indus River at Kalabagh and Chashma. One outlet highlighted authorities' warnings about urban flooding and landslides due to ongoing monsoon rains. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 7 Aug 2026 — PDMA: Punjab rivers mostly flowing within normal range (1 outlet) - **Business Recorder** — [PDMA: Punjab rivers mostly flowing within normal range](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433681/pdma-punjab-rivers-mostly-flowing-within-normal-range) · 7 Aug 2026, 7:20 AM PKT > LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab said on Thursday that water flow remains normal in most of the province’s major rivers, including the Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej, while river flows in Dera Ghazi Khan district are also within the normal range. A PDMA spokesman said there is a low level of flood at the places of Kalabagh and Chashma in the Indus River. The f... ### 6 Aug 2026 — Low flooding persists at Kalabagh, Chashma as PDMA issues fresh alert (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [Low flooding persists at Kalabagh, Chashma as PDMA issues fresh alert](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1534068/low-flooding-persists-at-kalabagh-chashma-as-pdma-issues-fresh-alert/) · 6 Aug 2026, 8:06 AM PKT > The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has said water flows in most rivers across the province remain normal, although low-level flooding continues at parts of the Indus River and several streams, while authorities have warned of urban flooding and established flood relief camps in vulnerable areas. According to a PDMA spokesperson, water levels in the […] ### 5 Aug 2026 — Flood alerts issued in Punjab as low-level flooding persists at key sites (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the issuance of a fresh flood alert by the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and noted ongoing low-level flooding at Kalabagh and Chashma. Dunya News emphasized the flooding at specific sites and the PDMA’s warning about urban flooding in Punjab, while Daily Times led with the alert and the sustained high water levels in the Indus River. Both mentions included the PDMA’s advisory for residents near rivers to move to safer areas. - **Daily Times** — [Punjab issues fresh flood alert as Indus water levels stay high](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1533805/punjab-issues-fresh-flood-alert-as-indus-water-levels-stay-high/) · 5 Aug 2026, 11:42 AM PKT > The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a fresh flood alert as low-level flooding continues at parts of the Indus River, while water levels in most other rivers remain normal. Officials said the current situation is under close monitoring, and emergency teams remain ready to respond if conditions change. Meanwhile, authorities urged people to […] - **Dunya News** — [Low-level flooding persists at Kalabagh, Chashma as PDMA issues fresh flood alert](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/966367-lowlevel-flooding-persists-at-kalabagh-chashma-as-pdma-issues-fresh-) · 5 Aug 2026, 11:16 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > PDMA reported low-level flooding at Kalabagh, Chashma and several streams, warning of urban flooding in Punjab and urging residents near rivers to move to safer places. ### 3 Aug 2026 — PDMA warns of urban flooding as monsoon rains continue across Punjab (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the warning from the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) about potential urban flooding due to ongoing monsoon rains. The Nation emphasized the possibility of urban flooding in several cities, while the Daily Times highlighted the duration of the rain warning until August 5 and noted specific locations affected by low-level flooding. Both excerpts mentioned that most rivers in Punjab remain within normal levels, though the Daily Times added details about specific areas experiencing flooding. - **24 News HD** — [PDMA issues flood alert across Punjab as monsoon rains persist](https://www.24newshd.tv/04-Aug-2026/pdma-issues-flood-alert-across-punjab-monsoon-rains-persist) · 4 Aug 2026, 10:47 AM PKT > The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued flood alert across the province as monsoon rains continue, despite normal water flow in most rivers, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday. - **Daily Times** — [PDMA warns of rain until August 5](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1532904/pdma-warns-of-rain-until-august-5/) · 3 Aug 2026, 9:29 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Most rivers across Punjab are flowing at normal levels, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Monday. However, low-level flooding has been reported at Kalabagh on the Indus River and Nala Palkhu in Wazirabad. According to the PDMA, water levels in the Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers remain within normal limits. Authorities also […] - **The Nation** — [PDMA warns of urban flooding as monsoon rains continue across Punjab](https://www.nation.com.pk/03-Aug-2026/pdma-warns-urban-flooding-monsoon-rains-continue-across-punjab) · 3 Aug 2026, 5:23 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of possible urban flooding in several cities as the ongoing monsoon spell continues, although water flows in most of the province's rivers remain within normal limits. ### 2 Aug 2026 — Low-level flooding reported at Indus River points (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the report of low-level flooding at the Kalabagh and Chashma points along the Indus River, citing PDMA statements. They also noted that water flow in most Punjab rivers remains normal. While both excerpts mention ongoing monsoon rains and associated risks like urban flooding and landslides, the Daily Times included a slightly more detailed framing of the PDMA’s role in monitoring the situation. - **Daily Times** — [PDMA reports low-level flooding at Indus River points](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1532375/pdma-reports-low-level-flooding-at-indus-river-points/) · 2 Aug 2026, 6:53 PM PKT > The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported low-level flooding at the Kalabagh and Chashma points along the Indus River, while water flow in most other rivers across Punjab remains within normal limits. The authority said the situation is being closely monitored as the fourth spell of monsoon rains continues, raising concerns about increasing river […] - **Dunya News** — [Low-level flooding reported in Indus River at Kalabagh, Chashma](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/965885-lowlevel-flooding-reported-in-indus-river-at-kalabagh-chashma) · 2 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > PDMA said water flow in most Punjab rivers remains normal, while low-level flooding persists at Kalabagh and Chashma. Authorities warned of urban flooding and landslides amid ongoing monsoon rains. ### 1 Aug 2026 — Rivers in Punjab mostly normal; PDMA issues rain alert (1 outlet) - **Business Recorder** — [Rivers in Punjab mostly normal; PDMA issues rain alert](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40432794/rivers-in-punjab-mostly-normal-pdma-issues-rain-alert) · 1 Aug 2026, 6:00 AM PKT > LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab claimed on Friday that the water flow in most rivers of Punjab is normal. Water is flowing at normal level in Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej rivers, while there is low level flood at Kalabagh and Chashma in Indus River. According to the PDMA spokesperson, the water flow in the river wells of Dera Ghazi Khan is also normal. The ... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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