The Flood Control Authority on Sunday issued flood warning in Chenab River and directed the residents of 30 villages around the river in Gujranwala region to relocate to safer areas.
According to the officials, rains are expected in central Punjab districts, including Gujranwala, Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad and Narowal from September 21 to 24 due to which the water level in Chenab may rise up to 300,000 cusecs.
On the other hand, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab says that all the rivers and streams are flowing as per routine but flood can be expected after rains.
