Heavy Rains Expected in Punjab Till September 5, Flood Situation To Escalate

Lahore: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has forecast rainfall across various districts of the province until September 5, warning of a potential intensification in flood conditions due to rising river levels.

According to the PDMA, water flow in major rivers and headworks across Punjab is currently recorded as follows:

River Chenab:

• Marala Headworks: 468,000 cusecs

• Khanki Headworks: 339,470 cusecs

• Qadirabad Headworks: 232,450 cusecs

• Chiniot Bridge: 108,343 cusecs

Trimmu Headworks: 355,744 cusecs

River Ravi Update:

• Jassar: 71,010 cusecs

• Ravi Siphon: 54,190 cusecs

• Shahdara: 53,630 cusecs

Other Key Locations:

• Balloki Headworks: 117,655 cusecs

• Sidhnai Headworks: 193,470 cusecs

River Sutlej Update:

• GS Wala: 269,501 cusecs

• Sulemanki Headworks: 122,736 cusecs

• Islam Headworks: 95,727 cusecs

• Panjnad Headworks: 182,107 cusecs

The PDMA has urged authorities and residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert, as continued rainfall may worsen the flood situation in the coming days.

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