Rising flood threats loom over parts of Pakistan after India released water into major rivers. The Indian High Commission formally notified Islamabad that excess water was being discharged into the Sutlej at Harike, downstream of Ferozepur, which is expected to cause high-level flooding in the river.
In response, Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources immediately issued a flood alert, urging authorities and communities in vulnerable areas to take precautionary measures.
According to Indian media, heavy rainfall in the upper regions has caused water levels in the Chenab River to rise sharply. As a result, the gates of the Baglihar Dam have been opened, followed by the release of water from the Salal Dam as well. These developments have triggered strong flooding in the Chenab, which now poses a serious threat to low-lying areas in Pakistan.
The Indian High Commission has also warned of a second major flood surge heading towards Pakistan. Following this warning, the Ministry of Water Resources has issued a stronger flood alert. Reports confirm that floodwaters from Akhnoor in India have already entered Pakistan, leading to extremely high flooding at several points along the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers.
The flood surge, after wreaking havoc across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is expected to enter Sindh by tomorrow. Officials report that water levels in the Indus River near Sehwan have already surged, with the flood situation remaining critical. Authorities are continuing rescue and relocation efforts to safeguard residents in the affected areas.
