Reservoirs still not fully filled: PMD

Briefing about the current situation of water reservoirs, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Director General Mahr Sahibzad Khan has said that the current level of water in Tarbela is 1526.89 feet while the maximum conservation level is 1550.00 ft.

The current water level in Mangla is 1202.15 ft out of the total conservation level of 1242.00 while in Rawal Dam, the current water level is 1739.00 ft and the maximum conservation level is 1752.00 ft.

In Simly Dam, the current water level is 2277.5 ft out of the total conservation level of 2315.00 ft while in Khanpur Dam, the water level is 1942.4 ft and the maximum conservation level is 1982.00 ft.

The director general indicated fewer chances of floods considering the overall rainfall situation so far. He, however said, the high flood situation can be developed in Chenab river, if rain continues with the same intensity.

He said that after the rain spell of Aug 01-06, there are chances of another rain spell August 07-15 about which the PMD will issue an advisory. The first two weeks of August are expected to witness above normal rains, he said.