Chenab, Ravi nullahs may enter high flood category
LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of the Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of possible high flooding in storm-water nullahs linked to the Chenab and Ravi rivers from Aug 15 to 21 as flows in these waterways continue to rise. The FFD said flows at major rim-gauging stations of the Chenab and Ravi were expected to remain at low flood levels during the period, while adjoining…
The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a warning on August 15, 2026, that storm-water nullahs linked to the Chenab and Ravi rivers may enter high flood category. While major rivers, including Indus, Kabul, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej, are expected to remain at low flood levels, adjoining nullahs could experience low to medium flooding.
The FFD forecasted no significant increase in inflows at major gauging stations of the aforementioned rivers over the next 24 hours. However, a significant rise in flows in tributary nullahs could lead to high flood levels. Flash flooding was also warned in tributary streams of the Kabul River, and hill torrents were expected in the Dera Ghazi Khan division.
Tarbela Dam reached its maximum conservation level, while Mangla was 67% full. Inflows at Tarbela, Jinnah, and Chashma were reported as 24-hour mean flows.
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