LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Indian government is accused of “water aggression” by allowing water to be released into the Chenab River, according to the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
As per Indian authorities, the gates of the Salal Dam will be opened between today and May 30, with an official notification in this connection.
Considering the situation, the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a flood alert for the Chenab River as water levels could rise suddenly at Head Marala Barrage, resulting in floods at Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, and Chiniot.
A PDMA official informed that the gates of Salal Dam will remain open from 9:00 AM today until May 30, and due to this, there could be an increase in water levels in the Chenab River by 2-3 meters.
Umar Javaid, DG PDMA, said that the control room of the concerned district would keep working around the clock, and Rescue 1122 will also be put on high alert.
He further stated that under the orders of the Punjab Chief Minister, vigilance should be kept in all departments, and people are directed to stay away from the river banks.
In the event of any emergency, the general public has been advised to communicate via helpline number 1129. Furthermore, the PDMA has directed all district administrations to make arrangements for the use of heavy machinery, staff availability, and inspection of protective embankments.
Flood Alert Issued for Gilgit, KP
A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood/flash flood alert has been issued for vulnerable parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and also Gilgit-Baltistan, with heavy rain forecasts in the picture.
As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) , a moderate westerly weather system has moved into the upper regions of Pakistan and is currently impacting several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
In the advisory, it was said that intermittent rain, plus windstorms and thunderstorms, are expected. This will come along with isolated bursts of really heavy downpours, mainly in vulnerable mountainous catchment zones during the current spell of weather.
