The water level in the Punjab’s rivers is expected to rise after the High Commission of India informed Pakistan of incoming floodwater from Harike and Ferozpur headworks, according to the Pakistan Commission for Indus Water.

“Harike and Ferozpur along the Sutlej in India are at high flood level as of 8am on Sept 1, which will affect the water levels in the respective downstream districts,” the Punjab PDMA said in an advisory.

Flood alert issued by PDMA after India’s alert. — Photo via Imran Gabol
Flood alert issued by PDMA after India’s alert. — Photo via Imran Gabol

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