Islamabad, The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) today released its daily report on the inflows and outflows of major rivers and the current levels of reservoirs across the country. The report provides critical data on water resources, essential for managing water supply and power generation.
According to Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority, the rivers’ inflow and outflow data at key points were as follows: Indus at Tarbela reported inflows of 15,300 cusecs and outflows of 12,000 cusecs. The Kabul River at Nowshera showed equal inflows and outflows of 7,900 cusecs. At the Khairabad Bridge, inflows and outflows were both recorded at 13,600 cusecs. The Jhelum River at Mangla had inflows of 3,300 cusecs and outflows of just 100 cusecs, while the Chenab at Marala had
inflows and outflows of 4,000 cusecs each.In terms of barrages, the data showed the following: Jinnah Barrage had inflows and outflows of 17,400 cusecs, Chashma Barrage reported inflows of 21,300 cusecs and outflows of 18,000 cusecs. Taunsa Barrage experienced inflows and outflows of 20,000 cusecs, Guddu Barrage had inflows of 14,400 cusecs and significantly lower outflows of 2,800 cusecs. Sukkur Barrage saw inflows and outflows of 3,800 cusecs, while Kotri Barrage had inflows of 5,100 cusecs and no outflows. Trimmu and Panjnad barrages both had inflows and outflows of 7,300 cusecs and 3,800 cusecs respectively.
The reservoir levels were also detailed in the report: Tarbela Reservoir’s present level was at 1480.82 feet, against a minimum operating level of 1402 feet and a maximum conservation level of 1550 feet, with live storage of 2.294 million acre-feet (MAF). Mangla Reservoir had a current level of 1157.25 feet, compared to its minimum operating level of 1050 feet and maximum conservation level of 1242 feet, holding live storage of 2.080 MAF. Chashma Reservoir’s level was at 642.00 feet, against a minimum operating level of 638.15 feet and a maximum conservation level of 649 feet, with live storage today of 0.058 MAF.
These figures, especially the inflows and outflows at various points, are indicative of the current water resource management situation in Pakistan. The data is crucial for planning and managing the country’s water supply and power generation, as well as for assessing the overall health of its river systems and reservoirs.