Islamabad:
In the midst of a relentless rain in the upper regions and the water level in the increase in the Tarbela dam, which led the authorities to open the dams of the dam to handle the entrance.
The operation was scheduled for 12 pm on Friday, according to officials, who have issued an alert for citizens who reside along the spillway routes to remain cautious.
It is likely that the release of the landfill will be likely to be in flood conditions on the Indo River, they added.
According to a spokesman for the National Authority for Disaster Management (NDMA), the opening of spills can cause water flow to increase significantly, varying between 260,000 and 270,000 Cusecs.
In light of the projected increase, the NDMA has strongly advised residents in adjacent regions that remain away from the banks of rivers and water channels.
Meanwhile, five people who were trapped in the Indo River near Hund were safely rescued on Friday night after a sudden increase in water levels caused by the opening of the spills of the Tarbela dam.
According to officials, the incident occurred while individuals swam in the river when the water level increased rapidly, leaving them stranded.
The increase in water was caused by continuous rains in the upper regions, which led the authorities to release the water from the prey earlier in the day.
Upon receiving the call from Socorro, a 1122 Swabi rescue team quickly arrived at the scene. Equipped with a rescue boat, life jackets and other safety equipment, the team launched an immediate operation and successfully carried the five people to a safe place.
Local residents have been advised to adopt preventive measures and avoid venturing near rivers or any high -risk water passage during this intensified flow period.
Meanwhile, the Indo River System Authority (IRSA) released on Friday 275,954 Water Cusecs from several edge stations with an entry of 408,931 Cusecs.
According to data published by IRSA, the water level in the Indo River in the Tarbela dam was 1,520.00 feet, which was 118.00 feet higher than the dead level of 1402.00 feet. The water inlet and the output flow in the dam were recorded as 272,900 CUSECs and 151,500 CUSECs, respectively.
The water level in the Jhelum River in Mangla DAM was 1,178.50 feet, which was 128.50 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet. Water inlet and exit were recorded as 21,577 CUSECs and 10,000 CUSECs, respectively.
Water release in Kalabagh, Taunsa, Guddu and Sukkur was recorded as 203,798, 178,886, 122,717 and 54,770 Cusecs, respectively.
