Summary Indian government is bound to inform before releasing water in the rivers.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Indian authorities on Tuesday are likely to release two lac cusec water in Sutlej River that will create high chances of flood in Kasur area.
According to details, a telephonic conversation between Indian and Pakistani Indus Water commissioners was held during which, water data was discussed to devise steps to prevent flooding in the river.
The Pakistani commissioner told that as per agreement, Indian government is bound to inform before releasing water in the rivers.
On the other hand, soldiers of Pakistan army have been summoned after water level rose to 17.80 feet at Ferozpur and Ganda Singh Wala in River Sutlej and inundated nearby villages.
According to relevant authorities, the flow of water is increasing at Ganda Singh Wala and has reached 37640 cusecs, which is expected to be increased during next ten to fifteen hours. The water level at Talwar post is 8.40 feet, Bakerke post 624 feet and Fateh Mohammad 9.50 feet.
Meanwhile, an increase in water flow has been witnessed at Head Sulemanki in River Sutlej.
The water flow at Head Sulemanki has reached 29536 cusecs whilst the discharge is 17627 cusecs. In view of the imminent flood like situation, the people in the area are being evacuated and a relief camp has been established.
