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Low Flooding at Indus Barrages as Chenab Levels Ease

Reduced rainfall in the Chenab’s upper catchment has helped river flows stabilise and officials say communities near vulnerable waterways should remain on alert.

Overview

  • PDMA Punjab reported on Friday that Tarbela, Kalabagh and Chashma on the Indus were experiencing low-level flooding while overall flows stayed largely stable.
  • The authority gave river flow readings of 342,000 cusecs at Tarbela, 309,000 cusecs at Kalabagh and 293,000 cusecs at Chashma to classify the Indus condition.
  • The Chenab has improved from high to medium flood level with Marala at 208,000 cusecs, Khanki at 165,000 cusecs and Qadirabad at 190,000 cusecs after rainfall in upper catchments eased.
  • Other rivers including the Jhelum and Sutlej were reported within normal limits while the Ravi measured 83,000 cusecs at Balloki and selected nullahs showed localized medium or low flooding.
  • Authorities have urged local administrations and residents near rivers, barrages and nullahs to monitor PDMA updates and follow safety guidance because monsoon patterns can quickly change conditions.