LAHORE (Kashmri English): The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of the Met Office reported the “exceptionally high floods” in the Ravi River at Shahdara and the Sutlej River at Ganda Singh Wala, while Chiniot is on high alert due to rising water in the Chenab River.
According to the latest data, as of 11 pm, the water flow of 219,770 cusecs is passing through Shahdara, while a high flood was recorded at Balloki Headworks with an outflow of 112,955 cusecs. A medium flood persisted in Ravi at Jassar with an outflow of 97,500 cusecs.
While talking to a private news channel, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the situation in Shahdara is under control and that the water flow is within safe levels.
Furthermore, the Flood Forecasting Division reported the surge in water flow in the Chenab River at Chiniot Bridge to 674,000 cusecs, causing an exceptionally high flood.
In the Chenab River, a high-level flood was reported at Head Marala and Khanki, the division added.
A high-level flood was reported in the Sutlej River at Ferozepur in India. Sultej at Ganda Singh Wala remains in an exceptionally high flood category with an outflow of 261,053 cusecs. Head Sulemanki recorded a medium flood, and Head Islam showed a low flood on the Sutlej.
Meanwhile, the theater flow at Qadirabad has reduced to a high flood. The water flow dropped to 368,722 cusecs, compared to the 534,409 cusecs recorded earlier in the evening. Khanki showed a high flood level (259,815), while Trimmu maintained a normal flow (117,534).
