Lahore:
With monsoon activity intensified over Pakistan, the authorities concerned have released fresh warnings and taken precautions as flood risks weaver, especially in Punjab and parts of KP, GB and AJK.
Despite the active monsoon, water flow remains in larger rivers – including Indus in Tarbela, Kalabagh, Chashma and Taunsa – within normal levels, as well as side elves of Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej.
The Tarbela Dam is currently 96% full, Mangla Dam is 62% capacity, and Indian reservoirs are reportedly with 56% capacity, according to PDMA data.
Indus River System Authority (IRSA) confirmed that emissions on Tarbela Dam were opened at 1 p.m. 23:30 Wednesday night. The release was asked for the damn’s almost full status and expected rain in the drainage areas throughout August.
Release emissions may raise water discharge to 240,000 CUSERCS, which potentially increases river levels downstream.
According to PDMA, the 2025 -Monsun season has so far resulted in 164 fatalities, 582 injuries, damage to 216 homes and the loss of 121 pets.
Flood Forecast Division has reported a low-level flood at Guddu and Sukkur barriers on the Indus River, although the river stays within its canal boundaries on other major control points.
MET Office has also warned of potential landslides in northern areas, including KPS districts in Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Kohistan and Abbottabad, as well as Murree, Galiyat, GB and Azad Kashmir.
