According to data from the Flood Forecasting Division, the water flow at Qadirabad has reduced to a high flood, while exceptionally high floods persist at the barrages in Shahdara and Ganda Singh Wala.

As of 9pm, the flood level at Qadirabad on the Chenab dropped to 368,722 cusecs, compared to the 534,409 cusecs recorded earlier in the evening. Khanki showed a high flood level (259,815), while Trimmu maintained a normal flow (117,534).

However, on the Ravi, the flood level at Shahdara remained exceptionally high, with a water flow of 219,770 cusecs, while a high flood was registered at Balloki (105,590) and a medium flood persisted at Jassar (99,470 cusecs).

On the Sutlej, the flood level stayed the same, with Ganda Singh Wala recording 261,053 cusecs and remaining exceptionally high. However, Sulemanki registered a medium flood (113,124), while Islam showed a low flood (52,706).

A screenshot of a map showing water levels on different rivers on August 28. — Screenshot via FFD
A screenshot of a map showing water levels on different rivers on August 28. — Screenshot via FFD

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