Sikh community alarmed as floodwater enters Kartarpur corridor
Pakistan
The premises of the gurdwara are submerged under 5 to 7 feet of water
NAROWAL (Dunya News) - Rising floodwaters from the River Ravi have inundated the Kartarpur Corridor, putting the revered Sikh religious site at risk of being flooded.
The premises of the gurdwara are submerged under 5 to 7 feet of water, with boundary walls and surrounding areas also engulfed.
Floodwater has surrounded much of the complex, sparking alarm within the Sikh community worldwide.
Kartarpur, a site of immense cultural and spiritual value, now faces the threat of severe and potentially long-lasting damage.
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Residents and Sikh community members have appealed to the Government of Pakistan and global organizations to take immediate measures to protect the site.
With the Meteorological Department warning of further rains and potential high-level flooding, concerns have deepened over the safety of the corridor and nearby settlements.
