Inflow in Chashma Barrage increases

Pre-monsoon rains relieve in water shortages caused by heatwaves

MIANWALI:

Torrential rains across the country have improved the water situation in the River Indus.

The inflow of water in the Chashma Barrage has also increased. The water situation in the River Indus has improved due to the arrival of pre-monsoon rains.

All the lakes have been filled, and water shortage appears to be over.

Water supply to South Punjab and Sindh has also been increased by opening all the gates of the barrage.

The inflow of water in the Chashma Barrage near Kandian reached 157,770 cusecs while water discharge from it has been recorded at 155,420 cusecs.

Recent rains have added 20,000 to 40,000 cusecs of water.

According to the Irsa Chashma Barrage sources, the water level in the river had risen to 640.30 feet due to the rains. It was nearing the dead level just a few days ago.

All the lakes adjacent to the Chashma Barrage were flooded, and 50 out of 52 spillways were opened due to which the water supply to South Punjab and Sindh has improved.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 22^nd, 2022.