Lahore, July 11, 2023 (PPI-OT): India has released 73418 cusecs water from Ferozepur and Harike to River Sutlej. According to Kashmir Media Service, the water discharge in the River Sutlej will be recorded at Sulemanki in the next thirty-six to forty-eight hours. As per Pakistan Commissioner for Indus Waters and Flood Forecasting Division, this water discharge will cause inundation in low lying areas and villages, flooding of crops along River Sutlej and overtopping of roads.
The National Disaster Management Authority is sharing regular updates with Disaster Management responders for taking necessary precautionary measures and they have been directed to move people or at risk communities from low lying areas and place flood fighting equipment and machinery. Directions have also been issued for maintaining adequate stocks of food and medicines in the area besides ensuring coordination for restoration of roads and communication links in the region.
For more information, contact:
Kashmir Media Service
Phone: +92-51-4435548, +92-51-4435549
Fax: +92-51-4861736
Email: info@kmsnews.org
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