New Delhi, September 3 – India has issued a new warning to Pakistan about possible India Pakistan flooding, as heavy monsoon rains continue to raise river levels across the northern region. Officials said the Sutlej River, swollen by days of rainfall and water releases, is expected to surge across the border and affect districts in Pakistani Punjab including Kasur, Okara, Vehari, and Bahawalnagar.
The advisory was delivered through India’s High Commission in Islamabad as a humanitarian measure, bypassing the stalled Indus Waters Treaty mechanism. Indian officials stressed that preparedness on both sides is vital as the river carries excess flow downstream.
Pakistan has already evacuated more than one million residents, while nearly 2.4 million people are directly affected by floodwaters across Punjab province. Authorities have described the monsoon as one of the most destructive in recent years, with homes washed away and farmland submerged.
On the Indian side, states such as Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir have also reported casualties and infrastructure damage. In the past 24 hours alone, at least 10 people have died due to flooding and landslides. Schools and government offices in vulnerable areas remain closed.
Disaster response teams, including the NDRF and local relief units, are carrying out evacuations and supplying essentials. The IMD has forecast more rain in the coming days, raising fears that India Pakistan flooding may worsen further.
The warning highlights the need for cooperation despite political tensions. Analysts say humanitarian gestures like this can reduce suffering and prevent loss of life on both sides of the border.
