Less rainfall than normal, drought alert in Punjab

Due to less rainfall, drought alerts were issued in Punjab. Emergency cells were also given orders in Cholistan districts.

To cope with possible drought, PDMA Punjab has dispatched 1000 Jerry Cannes and 10 water bouquets, 4 water bowlers can store 12500 liters of water and other 5000 liters.

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The Environment Department said that Punjab received 42 % less rainfall from September 1 to January 15, 2025 last year.

The 14 districts of Punjab are currently a drought condition, the affected areas include Potohar, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, Bhakkar, Leh, Khushab, Muzaffargarh and other districts. There are instructions to live.

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The PDMA says that all arrangements should be completed in advance to deal with the potential drought, ensuring that basic medicines should also be ensured to deal with the potential drought.

MD Cholistan has been ordered to build an emergency cell in view of the possible situation, the PDMA added, adding that there is no room for alert in the DCs.