Punjab on flood alert as Chenab swells, Ravi remains stable

ES Mag:

Lahore: Punjab remains on high alert as rising river flows and ongoing monsoon rains continue to increase flood risks across several districts.

Authorities have strengthened emergency measures, issued evacuation advisories and expanded rescue preparations as water levels continue to rise in the Chenab River, while the Ravi River remains largely stable.

The flood situation has intensified in the Chenab River, with high flood levels recorded at Khanki and Qadirabad barrages, while Marala Barrage is experiencing a medium-level flood.

At Marala Barrage, the water inflow was recorded at 194,452 cusecs, while the outflow stood at 174,452 cusecs, indicating a medium flood.

At Khanki Barrage, authorities recorded a high flood, with an inflow of 261,463 cusecs and an outflow of 256,633 cusecs.

At Qadirabad Barrage, the water inflow reached 267,159 cusecs, while the outflow was recorded at 252,159 cusecs. Officials also confirmed that 15,000 cusecs of water is being released into the QB Link Canal as the high flood continues.

Ravi River remains largely stable

Unlike the Chenab, the Ravi River remains mostly stable despite the ongoing monsoon spell.

At Kot Naina, water flow was recorded at 17,500 cusecs, with officials reporting a normal situation and a declining water trend.

At Jasar, the flow stood at 24,940 cusecs, while 32,577 cusecs was recorded at Siphon and 32,138 cusecs at Shahdara. Authorities described conditions at all three locations as normal and stable.

At Head Balloki, however, a low-level flood has been recorded, with 73,625 cusecs of water entering the headworks and 50,725 cusecs flowing downstream.

Meanwhile, Sudhanai Barrage remained under normal conditions, where the inflow was recorded at 19,607 cusecs and the outflow at 3,607 cusecs.

Chenab continues to rise in Hafizabad

The water level in the Chenab River is continuing to rise at Head Qadirabad in Hafizabad, where authorities have reported a moderate flood.

Officials said the latest reading showed an inflow of 245,234 cusecs and an outflow of 230,234 cusecs.

The district administration has established 18 boating points and nine flood relief camps, while rescue agencies remain on high alert to deal with any emergency.

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