Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has issued strict directives to ensure the timely evacuation of populations in flood-hit areas, ahead of expected flood torrents, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported on Monday.

In a statement, the CM emphasised the need to utilise all available resources to minimise loss of life. She ordered the immediate relocation of residents from riverside and low-lying areas to safe places and instructed the prompt shifting of livestock from rural flood-affected regions.

Maryam also called for continuous monitoring of the flood situation, particularly along the Sutlej River and other flood-prone areas.

"The government must ensure comprehensive arrangements for the accommodation, food, and medical treatment of flood victims, including the provision of

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