Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said Chenab river water had entered over 40 villages of Jhang district, as evacuations intensified to protect villagers amid the flood situation.
In a tweet, Naqvi posted helicopter footage of flooded lands that was reminiscent of the imagery that followed the catastrophic rains that left more than a third of the country under water last year.
During his visit to various points in district Jhang on Thursday, caretaker Chief Minister Naqvi was informed by the irrigation department that more than 40 villages in the district were affected by the inflow of river Chenab water.
Recognising the need for administrative improvements, he emphasised the importance of expediting rescue operations.
The chief minister issued instructions to the Jhang deputy commissioner to ensure the accessibility of rescue teams to all flood-affected villages.
