Summary Water levels in River Sutlej and River Ravi are also rising
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Rising water levels in rivers of the country have caused an alarming situation for the authorities.
Spillways of Tarbela Dam have been opened to support the outflow. Separately, Mangla Dama and Khanpur Dam have also reached points full as water level surged.
Water levels in River Sutlej and River Ravi are also rising. Water surface has risen to at least 1,526 ft in Tarbela Dam. Moreover, the inflow is recorded at least 354,000 cusecs while the discharge maintains at 300,300 cusecs.
Canals in Northeast Balochistan are likely to be flooded in light of Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) forecast. Water inflow in Taunsa and Chashma barrages has exceeded 400,000 cusecs. Surhter increase in water levels is likely in the next two days due to heavy monsoon showers.
According to Indus River System Authority (IRSA) authorities, water flow at Taunsa point is at least 401,745 cusecs. At Tarbela, water is flowing inwards at 349,200 cusecs while the discharge is recorded at 309,500 cusecs.
In River Sindh, water flow at Sukkur is at least 283,212 cusecs whereas discharge is 227,582 cusecs.
The authorities have issued flood warnings to people residing near canals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
