Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Punjab Branch deployed its staff and volunteers to conduct a Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) in flood-affected areas of Sialkot, particularly in Head Marala and its catchment villages.
Sites Visited:
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Sialkot City
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Cantonment
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Gohadpur
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Wakhri Dunya
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Machi Khokhar
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Hassanwal
Situation Overview:
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Severe flash and urban flooding has occurred due to overflow of Nala Palkhu and, to some extent, water discharge from Head Marala.
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Catchment villages are inundated with 4–6 feet of water.
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Rising water levels are affecting areas including Puli Top Khana, Allah Wala, Kala Khamra, Grorata, Paghal, Hassanwal, Charrdi Kotli, and Shadi Ala.
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Crops and houses are submerged, with damage assessment underway by the DDMA.
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Rescue operations are ongoing with support from Civil Defence and Rescue 1122.
Immediate Needs Identified:
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Cooked food support in coordination with District Administration.
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First aid for injured and affected individuals.
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Deployment of a Mobile Medical Camp.
Additional Observations:
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One woman and her daughter were reported dead; their bodies have not yet been recovered.
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Majority of the population has self-migrated to host families.
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No unaccompanied or separated minors reported.
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No Restoring Family Links (RFL) needs identified.
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Electricity supply is partially functional; communication networks are active but limited.
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Rain emergency has been declared, but a flood relief camp has not yet been established.
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Persistent rainfall in the last 24 hours continues to worsen the urban flooding situation.
PRCS Action:
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RNA conducted and first aid provided.
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PRCS staff and RFL volunteers deployed.
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Coordination with stakeholders recommended; DRCB Sialkot to be connected with field teams for further assessment.