India releases more water; Sutlej, Chenab on very high flood alert
Pakistan is facing a worsening flood threat after India released large volumes of water into the Sutlej, Tawi, and Chenab rivers, triggering emergency alerts across Punjab.
Authorities have warned that a large volume of water is likely to flow into the Sutlej and Tawi rivers today also. They warn that water levels continue to rise dangerously, putting lives and property at risk.
India’s water release raises tensions
The Ministry of Water Resources confirmed that India released more water into the Sutlej and Chenab rivers without using the Indus Water Commission’s official channel, instead informing Pakistan through diplomatic means. Officials described this as a violation of the Indus Waters Treaty, further straining bilateral ties.
According to the ministry, 28 key departments have been alerted, with the warning that “very high flood levels” are expected in the Sutlej and Chenab rivers, particularly in lower Harike, Manawar Tawi and Ferozepur, while the Tawi River poses a high flood risk in Jammu.
Earlier, India had also released water into the Sutlej and Tawi, intensifying the crisis.
Rising water levels in Chenab River
Flood control rooms and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab reported continuously alarming water inflows:
- Head Marala: 538,000 cusecs recorded
- Khanki Headworks: 339,470 cusecs
- Qadirabad Headworks: 232,450 cusecs
- Trimmu Headworks: 355,744 cusecs
- Balloki Headworks: 117,655 cusecs
- Sidhnai Headworks: 193 470 cusecs
- Chiniot Bridge: 108,343 cusecs
