Daudkhel (Zia Niazi): The water level at Jinnah Barrage has risen, resulting in a low-level flood situation in the Indus River and putting nearby settlements at risk.

Water inflow at Jinnah Barrage has exceeded 272,000 cusecs, creating a low-level flood situation. There are concerns that the nearby settlements of Muhammad Sharif Wali and Dhap Sari, located in the riverine area of the Indus River, may be affected.

Muhammad Sharif Wali has already been facing erosion by the Indus River. Hundreds of kanals of land have been washed away by the river, while the settlement itself is also at risk. The water flow in the Thal Canal has also been increased to 8,000 cusecs.

The inflow of water in the Indus River at Jinnah Barrage is continuously increasing, resulting in a low-level flood situation. On the previous day, water inflow at Jinnah Barrage was recorded at 272,720 cusecs, while the outflow was recorded at 264,700 cusecs. There are concerns that the water level may rise further following additional rainfall.

The rising water level has created a risk of flooding in the riverside settlements of Muhammad Sharif Wali and Dhap Sari. In view of the possible threat, the administration has also increased the water flow in the Thal Canal, described as Asia’s largest canal, from 7,500 to 8,000 cusecs.

The inflow of water at Jinnah Barrage continues to increase.