Tarbela nears capacity as dam level surges

LAHORE:

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

According to the Flood Forecasting Division, Tarbela Dam has reached 99% of its capacity at 1,549.20 feet, while Mangla Dam stands at 76% full at 1,219.40 feet. Levels at Rawal, Khanpur and Simly dams have also risen sharply, forcing officials to open spillways at several reservoirs to reduce pressure.

High flood conditions were recorded at Guddu Barrage on the Indus River, where inflows exceeded 543,000 cusecs.

The Sutlej River also surged to perilous levels, particularly at Ganda Singh Wala in Kasur and Head Sulemanki, where authorities reported moderate to high flooding. Officials linke