As devastating floods continue to wreak havoc across Punjab, social media users have found a bittersweet way to highlight the dire situation—by revisiting Sajjad Ali’s 2019 hit song “Ravi”. The song’s iconic line “Ravi Vich Pani Koi Nahi” (There is no water in the Ravi) has taken on new meaning as floodwaters engulf vast parts of the province.

Heavy monsoon rains this year, coupled with India releasing excess water into rivers flowing into Pakistan, have triggered widespread flooding across Punjab. According to official sources, over 2 million people have been affected, with 33 reported dead so far. The situation remains critical, particularly near the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers, where water levels have risen dangerously.

In recent days, the Ravi River overflowed its banks, inundating housing societies along its edges. Lahore’s Park View Society is among the worst hit, with several homes submerged. Residents have taken to social media to share harrowing videos of flooded bedrooms, living rooms, and streets turned into waterways.

Amid the chaos, internet users have turned to humor to cope with the crisis. Sajjad Ali’s melancholic ballad has been turned into a meme sensation, with users sarcastically questioning the song’s lyrics. “Sajjad Ali said there’s no water in the Ravi—but now it’s in our homes and bedrooms,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter).

The ironic twist has led to a resurgence of the song’s popularity in 2025, with some users joking, “Now that there’s water in Ravi, we can finally relax.” A parody version of the song has also gone viral, with the lyrics altered to: “Ravi vich paani bohat hai, te udday kul aana maut hai” (There’s too much water in Ravi, going near it is death), drawing laughs even in these grim times.

While the humor offers temporary relief, the situation on the ground remains severe. Relief efforts are ongoing, with government authorities urging residents in low-lying areas to evacuate. Emergency services continue to battle rising waters as more rain is forecast in the coming days.

The viral song may have brought some levity, but the flood crisis in Punjab is far from over.

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