Floods In Pakistan High Alert Due To Overflowing Chenab, Ravi, And Sutlej Rivers

Flood advisories have been issued throughout Punjab due to the rising water levels in the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers, which is causing severe flooding in Pakistan, according to report.

Ravi River

The “River Ravi at Shahdara, Punjab, has risen to a dangerous level with a flow of about 145,000 cusecs, while at Jassar, it recorded 152,000 cusecs”, according to the Flood Forecasting Division.

“The city is secure and safe under monitoring”, the Lahore Commissioner stated, mentioning that the highest point of flow has already passed and the water level is going to drop.

There have been reports of an exceptionally high flood in the “River Chenab at the Khanki and Qadirabad barrages, with water volumes of up to 859,000 and 996,000 cusecs, respectively. The flow at Head Marala is roughly 191,000 cusecs”.

Sutlej River

Since the situation is still urgent, authorities have advised the surrounding areas to exercise caution. At other places, the “Sutlej River is also experiencing heavy flooding. The inflow is approximately 261,000 cusecs at Ganda Singh Wala and 109,000 cusecs at Head Sulemanki”. The powerful river in Chishtian has caused (6) defensive barriers to break, drowning over “300 communities and ruining over 7,000 acres of crops”. Officials warn that up to “20,000 homes could be at risk if the (8) kilometer barrier constructed by local farmers to safeguard dwellings fails”.

Bahawalnagar Condition Got Worse

The situation has gotten worse in “Bahawalnagar, where the floods have impacted around 105 villages and about 150,000 people”.

Many neighborhoods are still cut off, and about “90,000 citizens” have been forced to abandon their homes. Additionally, makeshift bunds have been harmed by rapid water flow, which has washed away dwellings and standing crops.

The “Pakistan Army, Rescue 1122 teams, and district administrations” are attempting to relocate people and animals to safer locations. Emergency services are on high alert, and relief camps have been established. As much as “2,500 people and 1,700 animals” have been moved in certain places, according to officials.

Given the significant water inflows, particularly in the Sutlej belt, authorities worry that the floods in Pakistan could get worse over the course of the next day. As rescue efforts continue, the government has asked people living in low-lying regions to leave and heed safety advice.