The flood situation in various rivers of Punjab caused by monsoon rains remained stable during the last 24 hours, with a notable decline in water levels recorded in the River Chenab, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
Chenab flood situation improves as water levels remain stable in Punjab Rivers
LAHORE, Jul 26 (APP): The flood situation in various rivers of Punjab caused by monsoon rains remained stable during the last 24 hours, with a notable decline in water levels recorded in the River Chenab, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
A PDMA spokesperson said low-level flooding was continuing in the River Chenab at Marala, Khanki, Qadirabad and Trimmu. The water flow at Marala was recorded at 143,000 cusecs, Khanki at 138,000 cusecs, Qadirabad at 135,000 cusecs and Trimmu at 184,000 cusecs.
The spokesperson said low-level flooding was also being observed in the River Indus at Kalabagh, Chashma and Taunsa. The water flow at Kalabagh was recorded at 334,000 cusecs, Chashma at 370,000 cusecs and Taunsa Barrage at 313,000 cusecs.
The authority said water flow in the Sutlej and Jhelum rivers remained normal, while low-level flooding persisted in the River Ravi at Balloki and Head Sidhnai. The water flow at Balloki was recorded at 81,000 cusecs and at Head Sidhnai at 60,000 cusecs, while the situation at Jassar and Shahdara remained normal.
The PDMA further reported low-level flooding in the Basantar drain of Narowal, while a high-level flood was recorded in Wazirabad’s Phalko drain, where the water flow stood at 5,000 cusecs.
Director General PDMA Omar Abbas Mela said rainfall in upper catchment areas had increased river flows; however, the flood situation in the Chenab River improved significantly after the rains subsided in its upper catchment areas.
He said the PDMA was continuously monitoring the situation, while all relevant departments remained alert to deal with any emergency arising from the ongoing monsoon spell.
