National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergecy’s Operation Center (Neoc) has issued urgent flood warnings such as Punjab’s shortage and chenab regions support rising water levels after the arrival of a new western wave.
Precipitation is expected to be intensified over the upper and central Pakistan until August 10, increasing river currents and flooding risks.
Officials warned that the river Jhelum, especially upstream of Mangla, is expected to hit high flood levels, while the Chenab River at Marala, Khanki and Qadirabad can wave into medium to high flood stages.
Meanwhile, the river Kabul in Nowshera is expected to detect low flood levels, and side elves such as Swat and Panjkora Rivers and Nullahs can rise to medium -sized currents due to persistent rain.
Although Tarbela, Kalabagh, Chashma, Taunsa and Guddu barriers are currently at low flood levels, Neoc warned that escalating influx could raise them to medium flood stage.
In the Gilgit-Baltistan, the Hunza and Shigar rivers, including side elves such as Hish, Shimshal and Saltoro, are prone to sudden flash flooding; Balochistani districts such as Musakhel, Sherani, Zhob and Sibi can also see raised streams from rainfall drainage.
Currently, the Tarbela Dam has 73% of its capacity, and the shortage damp is 43% with expected increases in storage due to incoming rainfall.
Neoc strongly advises that people living near rivers and flooded streams remain aware of sudden water level surgeon-ice overnight or under heavy rain and to prepare emergency plans.
Residents are encouraged to pack sets of important supplies, move livestock and vehicles to higher soil and avoid crossing flooded roadsways or roads, as only six inches with fast moving water are enough to knock an adult over, and a foot of water can transport vehicles away.
