A medium-level flood was reported at Kalabagh on the Indus River in Punjab on Friday, following days of heavy monsoon rains and glacial melting. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed the flood status and noted low-level flooding at Chashma, Tarbela, Guddu, and Sukkur barrages. Water levels continue to rise in several rivers, raising fears […]
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IRSA releases 205,600 cusecs of water
The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Thursday released 205,600 cusecs of water from various rim stations with inflow of 145,400 cusecs. According to data released by the IRSA, water level in the Indus River at Tarbela Dam was 1414.60 feet, which was 28.60 feet higher than its dead level of 1,386 feet. Water inflow […]
WAPDA chairman endorses Sindh’s reservations over Kalabagh dam
ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman on Wednesday backed Sindh’s reservations about construction of Kalabagh Dam. A session of standing committee of water resources was called which was presided over by Senator Shamim Afridi . WAPDA chief Muzamil Hussain briefed the session that Kalabagh Dam cannot be built until consensus is reached upon […]