Due to heavy rain in mountainous areas, water levels in Tarbela Dam rose significantly. To manage this, authorities opened the dam’s special release gates (spillways) on Friday afternoon.
Officials warned people living near the Indus River downstream of the dam to be very careful. Releasing this water could cause flood-like conditions in the river.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated that opening the spillways could cause the river’s flow to jump dramatically, reaching between 260,000 to 270,000 cubic feet per second. The NDMA strongly advised residents near the river to stay away from its banks and channels.
Rescue After Sudden Rise:
The water release led to a scary situation near Hund village. Five people swimming in the Indus River got trapped when the water level surged suddenly, stranding them. Rescue teams from Swabi arrived quickly with a boat and safety gear, pulling all five to safety.
Authorities repeated their warning: people should avoid going near rivers or dangerous waterways while the water flow is so high.
Water Level Update:
- Water was flowing into Tarbela Dam at 272,900 cubic feet per second, while water was being released at 151,500 cubic feet per second.
- At Mangla Dam on the Jhelum River, water was coming in at 21,577 cubic feet per second and being let out at 10,000 cubic feet per second.
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