LAHORE: The flood situation across Punjab remained largely stable over the past 24 hours despite recent monsoon rains, with water levels in the Chenab River showing signs of improvement.
According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), water flow in Punjab’s rivers has remained stable during the last 24 hours, while flood levels in the Chenab River have receded from high to medium intensity after rainfall subsided in the upper catchment areas.
A PDMA spokesperson said the Indus River continues to experience a low-level flood at Tarbela, Kalabagh and Chashma, where water flows were recorded at 342,000 cusecs, 309,000 cusecs and 293,000 cusecs, respectively.
In the Chenab River, authorities reported a further improvement in conditions, with medium-level flooding now prevailing at Marala, Khanki and Qadirabad.
Water flow was recorded at 208,000 cusecs at Marala, 165,000 cusecs at Khanki and 190,000 cusecs at Qadirabad.
According to the PDMA, water flow in the Jhelum and Sutlej rivers remains within normal limits.
On the Ravi River, water discharge at Head Balloki stood at 83,000 cusecs, while flows at Jassar, Shahdara and Head Sidhnai remained normal.
The authority also reported localized flooding in several hill torrents and nullahs.
A moderate flood was recorded at Nallah Basantar in Narowal and Nallah Aik at Wazirabad, while low-level flooding persisted at Nallah Aik near Ara Cantonment Bridge and parts of Nallah Basantar.
Director General PDMA Omar Abbas Mela, meanwhile, has said rainfall had ceased in the upper catchments of the Chenab River, allowing water levels to stabilize over the past 24 hours.
While the overall flood situation has improved, the PDMA advised district administrations to remain vigilant and continue monitoring river levels as monsoon weather patterns can change rapidly.
Residents living near rivers, streams and flood-prone areas have also been urged to stay informed through official advisories and follow instructions issued by local authorities and rescue agencies.
