Irrigation statistics show normal water levels with no flood threat

MULTAN: South Punjab Irrigation Department officials have reported that water levels in the region’s reservoirs, barrages, and headworks are currently normal and below danger levels. However, they warned that heavy rainfall or the opening of Indian water gates could swiftly change the situation.

The South Punjab Irrigation Department’s following statistics, based on round-the-clock water gauge reports, indicate that the flood situation in Punjab’s barrages is currently normal. Wednesday’s data shows water levels in these barrages are below their capacities. However, irrigation officials warn that this situation could change rapidly if heavy rainfall occurs.

Tarbela Dam: Water levels are well below capacity, with inflow and outflow significantly lower than the dam’s maximum of 11.6 million acre-feet. Mangla Dam: Currently operating below danger level, with inflow and outflow at minimal levels compared to its 7.55 million acre-feet capacity.

Chashma-Jhelum Link Canal: Water flow is lower than the designed capacity of 21,700 cusecs; Rasul Barrage: Inflow and outflow are below the barrage’s capacity of 24,070 cubic meters per second. Head Marala Barrage: Water levels are within manageable limits, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1.1 million cubic feet per second.

Khanki Barrage: Inflow and outflow are within the barrage’s increased capacity of 1.1 million cusecs. Qadirabad Barrage: Water levels are normal, with a designed capacity of 900,000 cusecs.