Mai Saforan embankment destroyed to safeguard Head Sadhnai in Pir Mahal

In Pir Mahal, authorities deliberately breached the Mai Saforan embankment with explosives to protect Head Sadhnai, triggering flooding in the surrounding area.

The move has raised fears that nearly 30 nearby villages could be submerged. Officials said the decision was made to prevent a larger disaster, while residents of the at-risk villages have been urged to evacuate to safer ground immediately.