Flood Forecasting Division warns of rise in Indus flow
LAHORE: Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday warned of possible increase in the river Indus’ flow, stating it may reach the medium flood level category at Guddu Barrage in the next 24 hours, while at Sukkur Barrage it is also likely to be in low-level flood stage, whereas low-level flooding is expected to persist at Kalabagh, Chashma and…
LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division of Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a warning on Monday that the Indus River may experience a rise in flow, potentially reaching medium flood levels at Guddu Barrage within the next 24 hours. Similarly, the river could be in low-level flood stage at Sukkur Barrage and Kalabagh, Chashma, and Taunsa barrages.
No significant increase in inflows is expected at the major rivers Kabul, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej. Rainfall is predicted in Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Punjab until August 17, which could lead to increased flows at key river gauging stations and nearby streams. Three barrages have reported low-level flooding: Kalabagh (257,581 cusecs), Taunsa (295,570 cusecs), and Guddu (253,366 cusecs).
The Water and Power Development Authority reported Indus inflows of 199,100 cusecs and outflows of 169,300 cusecs at Tarbela on Monday, while Kabul had inflows of 36,200 cusecs and outflows of 36,200 cusecs at Nowshera. Jhelum at Mangla had inflows of 38,300 cusecs and outflows of 7,000 cusecs, and Chenab at Marala had inflows of 70,100 cusecs and outflows of 56,200 cusecs.
Tarbela Dam reached its maximum conservation level of 1,550 feet with a live storage of 5.580 MAF, while Mangla Dam was 35 feet short of its 1,242 feet maximum conservation level. Chashma Lake nearly reached its maximum level, with a live storage of 0.285 MAF. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ali Ejaz visited the Ravi River to assess flood-prevention measures and monitor the situation around the clock to protect people and property.
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