ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued an advisory to the local administration and masses along Ravi River after India released around 185,000 cusecs of water from Ujh Barrage.
The NDMA in its flood update issued here, said as per the Permanent Commission on Indus Water (PCIW), India has released approximately 185,000 cusecs water from Ujh Barrage (River Ravi).
It further warned: “Therefore as per PCIW, considering the previous record approx 65,000 cusecs is expected to reach within next 20-24 hours.
As per the previous record, last year India had also released 173,000 cusecs and approximately one-third of the released water i.e. 60,000 cusecs reached at Jassar causing Low Flood level (gauging point on River Ravi).
Therefore as per the PCIW, considering previous record around 65,000 cusecs is expected to reach within next 20-24 hours.
“Likely Impact: As per flood limits of River Ravi at Jassar, LOW FLOOD in the flood plain areas is expected,” the NDMA said.
As per the NDMA’s guidelines, local administration was vigilantly monitoring situation till July 20th.
Moreover, the public was advised to stay informed and follow guidelines from relevant administration.
Meanwhile, the local administration and relief agencies have made arrangements to deal with any untoward situation.
According to reports, the water level has increased in River Ravi while flood warnings have been issued in Hafizabad and Narowal, and relief camps have been set up at various places along rivers and canals.
