Torrential rains trigger flooding across Pakistan, dam levels near capacity

LAHORE:

Torrential monsoon rains have inundated large parts of the country, swelling rivers, damaging crops, and leaving dozens dead as authorities warn of further flooding through the end of August.

The Flood Forecasting Division reported that Tarbela Dam has reached 99 percent of its capacity at 1,549.20 feet, while Mangla Dam is 76 percent full at 1,219.40 feet. Levels at Rawal, Khanpur, and Simly dams have also risen significantly, prompting authorities to open spillways at some reservoirs to ease pressure.

High flood conditions were recorded at Guddu Barrage on the Indus River, where inflows reached more than 543,000 cusecs. The Sutlej River also surged to dangerous levels, particularly at Ganda Singh Wala in Kasur and Head Sulemanki, where authorities confirmed moderate to high fl