Army, Rangers and Rescue Teams Evacuate Over 9,500 People Amid Punjab Floods

Punjab:The Pakistan Army, Rangers, and rescue teams have successfully evacuated more than **9,500 people** from flood-affected areas of Punjab in large-scale rescue operations.

In **Sargodha’s Governa Pathanan**, army personnel used boats to rescue stranded families, while in **Gujranwala**, helicopters were deployed to airlift residents trapped on rooftops. Free **medical camps** were also established by the army to provide treatment to the elderly, women, and children.

Pakistan Rangers carried out rescue operations in **Sulemanki**, where **55 people and 150 livestock** were moved to safety. Relief efforts also include **shelter camps, food distribution, and medical facilities** for displaced families.

According to officials, the operation involved **3,000 personnel and 700 boats** across 30 districts. Meanwhile, in **Sialkot**, three deer swept away by floodwaters were also rescued by the Wildlife Department—two were shifted to **Lahore Jallo Park** for rehabilitation, while one injured deer was taken to the **Sialkot Wildlife Breeding Center**.

Authorities said more than **45,000 people have been displaced** across Punjab as water levels continue to rise in the **Chenab, Sutlej, and Ravi rivers**, fueled by heavy rains and water released from India.

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