LAHORE (Dunya News) – Water flow remains normal in most rivers across Punjab, while low-level flooding continues at Tarbela and Kalabagh along the Indus River.
According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) spokesperson, water levels in the Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej rivers are within normal limits.
The spokesperson said water flow in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan, Nullah Palkhu and other streams is also normal. However, low-level flooding has been reported in Nullah Deg, an important tributary connected to the Ravi River. The water discharge at Nullah Deg was recorded at 15,500 cusecs.
According to the PDMA, water flow at Kalabagh has reached 321,000 cusecs, while 250,000 cusecs was recorded at Tarbela. Tarbela Dam is 100% full, while Mangla Dam has reached 77% of its storage capacity.
PDMA Director General Saif Anwar Jappa urged citizens to take precautionary measures in view of the weather and flood situation and advised them to avoid recreational activities near rivers, canals and streams.
He also urged citizens to take special care of children and strictly prevent them from swimming or bathing in rivers, streams and other waterways.