Pakistan Flood Death Toll Rises to 37 Amid Indian Water Release
3 days ago
At a glance
- At least 37 people have died in rain-related incidents across Pakistan.
- India has increased the release of excess water, intensifying flood alerts.
- River Chenab is experiencing surging flows at multiple headworks.
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A high-level flood alert was initially issued for River Chenab at Head Marala, with water flow recorded at 205,488 cusecs, as water levels in all rivers began to rise. Authorities confirmed India opened all gates of the Salal Dam, intensifying flood alerts. Medium-level floods were reported in River Jhelum and a low-level flood in River Ravi, with a low-level flood wave also passing through Wazirabad on River Chenab. Residents near rivers were advised to relocate, and rescue teams were placed on high alert. Heavy monsoon rains were identified as the cause of rapidly rising river levels. The situation has since escalated, with the death toll from rain-related incidents reaching 37 across various regions, and India reportedly increasing its water release, further impacting river flows.
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The death toll from rain-related incidents has climbed to 37 across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab. This comes as India has reportedly increased its release of excess water, exacerbating surging flows in River Chenab and intensifying flood alerts across the region.
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The death toll from rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab has risen to 37. Flash floods and landslides have caused significant damage to roads, vehicles, crops, and houses in these regions. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported 20 fatalities, while Punjab has recorded 17. Record rainfall, including 245mm in Gujranwala and 139mm in Sialkot, has been observed. India has reportedly increased the release of excess water, contributing to surging flows in River Chenab at Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad, which are now at medium and low flood levels respectively.
Authorities have confirmed that India has opened all gates of the Salal Dam, contributing to the rising water levels and intensifying flood alerts in rivers across the region.
Heavy monsoon rains are reported to be the cause of rapidly rising river levels across Pakistan, leading to strong currents and dangerous conditions in various areas.
Authorities have confirmed that the gates of the Salal Dam have been opened, contributing to the rising water levels and intensifying flood alerts in rivers across the region.
India has released water from the Salal Dam, leading to increased water levels in River Chenab.
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