Pakistan has issued a flood alert after India released water from the Salal Dam for the 11th consecutive time, prompting concerns over rising water levels. Authorities said the country is expected to receive an inflow of nearly 90,000 cusecs.
According to official sources, water flow in most of Pakistan’s rivers remains within normal limits. However, low to medium-level flooding continues at several points along the Indus River, while water levels have also increased at Tarbela and Mangla dams.
The Indus River is currently experiencing medium-level flooding at Sukkur Barrage, whereas low-level flooding has been reported at Kalabagh, Chashma and Guddu barrages. A low-level flood has also been recorded at Head Balloki on the Ravi River.
Officials said water flow at most monitoring points on the Jhelum, Chenab, Sutlej, Ravi and Kabul rivers remains stable. Meanwhile, water discharge has decreased at Chacharan Sharif and Benazir Bridge, where the outflow was measured at 218,978 cusecs.
The water level at Tarbela Dam has climbed to 1,539 feet, bringing the reservoir to 89 percent of its storage capacity, almost the same level recorded during this period last year. At Mangla Dam, the water level has crossed 1,196 feet, with the reservoir now filled to 57 percent of its total capacity.
Authorities are continuously monitoring river conditions and vulnerable low-lying areas. District administrations and rescue agencies have been instructed to stay on high alert and remain fully prepared as the flood situation continues to develop.
