South Punjab, known as the land of mangoes, has suffered severe damage to its mango orchard areas following recent floods. Thousands of acres of Chaunsa, Sindhri, and Anwar Ratol trees, some aged 10–15 years, were destroyed. Farmers and agricultural experts are deeply concerned about the long-term impact.
Local farmer Muhammad Ajmal from Multan shared his distress, saying, “The flood has destroyed my 22-acre mango orchard. We’ve lost 15 years of hard work in one season.” Other growers reported that nearly 90% of their trees were lost, with only a few surviving.
Farmers’ leaders criticized the government for initially neglecting mango orchards in flood damage surveys. Chaudhry Haseeb Anwar, chairman of the Pakistan Kisan Ittehad, called the exclusion “a grave injustice” to mango growers. Experts warn that it will take six to seven years for new trees to mature, affecting both domestic supply and exports, a major source of income for Pakistan.
In response, City Assistant Commissioner Abdul Sami Sheikh confirmed that a detailed mango orchard survey is underway. “We are assessing the damage to both small and large trees and collecting complete data,” he said. However, Sheikh acknowledged that the loss of mature trees is significant and that full recovery could take 10–15 years.
Farmers hope that comprehensive government support will help rebuild the mango orchard sector. With thousands of acres destroyed, South Punjab faces a long road to restore its famous mango production.
The floods have exposed the vulnerability of mango-growing regions and the urgent need for better disaster management and support systems for farmers. Immediate and effective action will be crucial to revive South Punjab’s key agricultural export.
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