Flood Situation in Pakistan – 2025
A ‘very high’ flood continues at Panjnad on the Chenab River, while Sindh’s Guddu Barrage is experiencing medium-level flooding, according to the latest update from the FFD at 9 a.m. This situation highlights the ongoing Pakistan flood crisis affecting multiple regions. On the Ravi River, both Balloki and Sidhnai have recorded very high flood levels, adding to the severity of the Pakistan flood emergency. For centuries, the Ravi has been more than just a river for Lahore — it has been part of the city’s memory, identity, and folklore. According to ancient tradition, Lahore’s origins trace back to Lava (or Loh), the son of Rama and Sita, with the river standing as both guardian and witness to the city’s story, flowing past the walls of its historic fort. The Ravi’s banks have long been a stage for history. One of the earliest remembered battles — the Dasarajna, or Battle of Ten Kings — is believed to have taken place along its edge. In an archival collection on Lahore’s antiquities, th...