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Authorities in Gujrat closely monitoring rising waterBreaking

August 27, 2025

The district authorities in Gujrat are closely monitoring rising water levels after 139.4 mm of rain in the past 24 hours.  The River Chenab is experiencing unusually high flood levels at key barrages, including  Head Marala 512,885 cusecs, Head Khanki 1,027,750 cusecs, and Head Qadirabad 935,722 cusecs, approaching or exceeding capacity. 

The Jhelum River at Mangla Dam remains normal with a water level at 1,221.50 feet, aninflow of 28,428 cusecs, and an outflow of 8,000 cusecs against a full capacity of 1,242 feet.  Bhimber Nala is discharging 42,402 cusecs water while Manawar Tawi remains normal at 9,211 cusecs.  The authorities urged vigilance in flood-prone areas and have kept emergency teams on alert. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)