{"id":498731,"date":"2025-08-25T08:29:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T03:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=498731"},"modified":"2025-08-25T08:29:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T03:29:24","slug":"sutlej-river-on-flood-alert-as-water-levels-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/sutlej-river-on-flood-alert-as-water-levels-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Sutlej River on flood alert as water levels rise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> Rawalpinidi<br \/>\nFlood-like conditions have developed in Mailsi after water flow in the Sutlej River surged, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said.<br \/>\nAt Head Ganda Singh, inflow and outflow were recorded at 118,652 cusecs, while Head Sulemanki saw inflows of 89,267 cusecs with 82,008 cusecs outflow.<br \/>\nHead Islam reported an inflow of 42,195 cusecs and an outflow of 40,295 cusecs, and at Head Syphon, both inflow and outflow stood at 36,682 cusecs.<br \/>\nAuthorities imposed Section 144 at Head Syphon, banning swimming, recreational visits and boating. The assistant commissioner confirmed strict enforcement of restrictions.<br \/>\nLocal administration said all departments remain on high alert, with Rescue 1122 and the Livestock Department setting up relief camps.<br \/>\nIn Alipur, Muzaffargarh district, the Chenab River rose to 70,000 cusecs at Head Panjnad, breaching protective embankments.<br \/>\nThe break at Basti Manghar Khan submerged several settlements and damaged crops over dozens of acres. Residents said water surrounding their homes left them struggling to move, while local authorities had yet to arrive.<br \/>\nIn Taunsa Sharif, families are still enduring acute shortages of food and fodder. Many are living under the open sky, reporting hunger among both people and livestock.<br \/>\nIn Dera Ghazi Khan, floodwaters entered villages, forcing relocations. Rescue 1122 reported that 200 families and more than 560 livestock were moved to safety.<br \/>\nDeputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid visited low-lying areas, reviewed operations at flood posts in Bet Ashraf and Banbhan, and assured residents that the administration was fully alert under directives from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Officials said the Indus River flow had dropped from 500,000 to 250,000 cusecs but warned of possible rises with the expected eighth flood spell. Relief camps, including those in government schools, are distributing cooked meals, while most houses remain safe as they were built on raised ground.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rawalpinidi Flood-like conditions have developed in Mailsi after water flow in the Sutlej River surged, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said. At Head Ganda Singh, inflow and outflow were recorded at 118,652 cusecs, while Head Sulemanki saw inflows of 89,267 cusecs with 82,008 cusecs outflow. 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