Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- Recent rainfall and rising floodwaters have increased flood risks in several parts of Punjab, with residents urging authorities to strengthen weakened embankments and provide timely assistance to affected communities. Areas including Shakargarh, Athara Hazari, and Rajanpur remain vulnerable as locals warn that further heavy rain could trigger fresh flooding. Moreover, residents have called for immediate preventive measures to avoid another disaster.

In Shakargarh, the protective embankment along Nullah Auj has been weakened after continuous rainfall caused severe soil erosion at several locations. Furthermore, local residents reported deep cracks and holes in the structure, warning that the available sandbags and soil...