Some 200,000 people have been evacuated as floods devastate parts of Pakistan's Punjab province. Rescuers carried residents to safety in boats after disaster authorities warned of exceptionally high floods along the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers. Several districts called in the army to help. It comes after Pakistani officials said India had warned it would release water from major dams upstream, acknowledging this would flood parts of what is Pakistan's most populous province. Both countries have suffered intense rainfall in recent weeks, with monsoon rains killing more than 800 people in Pakistan since June. The country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned people in affected areas to stay away from rivers, drains, and low-lying zones. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the federal government would fully cooperate with regional authorities to avert the risk of flooding, particularly in urban areas like Gujarat, Sialkot, and Lahore. Sialkot has seen unprecedented rainfall, leading to severe flooding and leaving cars, homes, and entire streets submerged. Rescuers have been going door-to-door in villages, relocating residents and their livestock by boat. Over 32,000 people have been saved so far amid reports of extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. The floods pose a massive threat to families in a country where more than 40% live below the poverty line, forcing many to risk their lives in an attempt to protect their belongings. This humanitarian crisis unfolds against a backdrop of escalating tensions and historical challenges faced by the local populace.