Seven people have been swept away by floodwater in Sambrial, including five people who belonged to the same family, a spokesperson for Rescue 1122 said in a statement.
“Seven people were washed away in floodwater in Majra Kalan,” said Rescue 1122 spokesperson Waseem. “The bodies of a woman and her child have been recovered, while two other children and her husband are still missing.
He added that someone who went to pick up relatives in the area and a 65-year-old man were also washed away.
The spokesperson stated that over 50 villages have been submerged due to the Chenab River overflowing.
“Around 110 stranded people have been rescued, but some are still trapped in their homes due to severe flooding,” Waseem said.
Sambrial is a city in Sialkot District, Punjab, Pakistan, known for its dry port and proximity to Sialkot city. It is the capital of Sambrial Tehsil and also hosts the Sialkot International Airport nearby.
It is pertinent to mention here that torrential rains in Sialkot, on Aug 17, 2025, have broken a 49-year record with 363.5mm of rainfall recorded in 24 hours, the heaviest since 1976. This extraordinary downpour submerged large parts of the city, leaving residents stranded and flooding homes, markets, and government offices.