SIALKOT: All educational institutions in Sialkot will remain closed today due to heavy rainfall and worsening flood conditions.
Deputy Commissioner Saba Asghar Ali announced a local holiday on Wednesday, citing emergency weather conditions. She urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
She also warned citizens not to visit rivers or canals, as Section 144 has been imposed. Violators will face legal action.
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The flood situation has worsened after India released water into rivers without prior notice. High-level flooding has been recorded in the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers.
Dozens of villages near riverbanks have been submerged, and thousands of acres of crops have been destroyed. Emergency has been declared in several districts.
