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Rising water levels trigger low-level flooding in KP rivers

Water inflow reaches 287,000 cusecs
Published 02 Jul, 2025 02:30pm
A rescue worker rows a raft while searching for survivors, after tourists, who were on a picnic, were swept away by overflowing floodwaters in the Swat River, in Swat Valley in Pakistan June 27, 2025. REUTERS
A rescue worker rows a raft while searching for survivors, after tourists, who were on a picnic, were swept away by overflowing floodwaters in the Swat River, in Swat Valley in Pakistan June 27, 2025. REUTERS

Low-level flooding has been observed in several rivers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as water levels continue to rise.

According to a report released by the Flood Cell, major rivers and reservoirs in the province remain below critical thresholds, but inflows are steadily increasing.

At Tarbela Dam, the water inflow has reached 287,000 cusecs, while the outflow is measured at 155,200 cusecs. The Indus River at Khairabad is flowing at 206,800 cusecs, marking a low-level flood situation.

The report further notes that the Adezai River is carrying 39,100 cusecs of water. In the Kabul River, the flow at Nowshera stands at 51,100 cusecs, and at Warsak, it is 42,021 cusecs—both locations experiencing low-intensity flooding.

Rising water levels have also been recorded in the Swat River, with Chakdara reporting a flow of 10,213 cusecs and Khwazakhela measuring 8,662 cusecs.

The Flood Cell has directed local administrations to stay vigilant and implement safety measures to handle any possible emergencies.

Residents have been urged to avoid unnecessary movement along riverbanks as a precaution.

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