NEW DELHI – India has released about 200,000 cusecs water into the RiverSutlej without any intimation, which has caused flood-like situation inPakistani river system.
According to Spokesperson for National Disaster Management AuthorityBrigadier Mukhtar Ahmed, a flood relay coming from Indian Punjab in theSutlej River can enter Pakistan at any time this afternoon.
He said at present, the water level at Ganda Singh Wala village in KasurDistrict is around sixteen to seventeen feet and 24,000 cusecs of water isentering at Ganda Singh Wala currently.
The Spokesperson said all federal and provincial bodies, including forces,are ready to cope with any untoward situation.
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The administrations of Kasur and other districts located at the bank of theRiver Sutlej have been advised to take necessary measures to tackle anyemergency situation.
Meanwhile, Punjab Minister for Population Welfare Muhammad Hashim Dogaralong with Commissioner Lahore Division Muhammad Asif Bilal Lodhi visitedthe areas in Kasur district, which can be affected by the flood water.
