Flood Alert Issued After India Releases Water From Major Dam
India has fully opened all spillway gates of the Salal Dam, causing water discharge into the Chenab River towards Pakistan … Read More The post Flood Alert Issued After India Releases Water From Major Dam appeared first on ProPakistani .
Following the release of water from the Salal Dam in India, authorities in Pakistan have issued a flood alert for low-lying areas on the Chenab River. Around 150,000 cubic feet per second of floodwater has been discharged from the dam. Officials predict a high flood wave will pass through Head Marala within the next 48 hours, putting pressure on the region.
Local governments in areas near the Chenab have been instructed to stay vigilant. Additionally, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority has warned of the sixth spell of monsoon rains across Punjab, with rain forecasted in multiple districts until August 21. These include Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang, Attock, Sialkot, Narowal and Mandi Bahauddin.
Heavy rainfall is also expected in other regions, including Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad and Wazirabad. Authorities anticipate urban flooding in low-lying areas of Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot and Lahore. Landslides are possible in hilly regions such as Murree and Galiyat.
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