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The Chenab River in Pakistan saw its flood level ease from medium to low on Sunday, though the Met Office forecasts a new spell of rainfall from July 29 in the upper catchments of major rivers and northern regions.
A flood alert has been issued in Pakistan as the Chenab river swells, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department warning of more heavy rain across the country.
India has rejected Pakistan's allegations regarding floods, stating that the rise in Chenab River water levels is due to heavy rainfall, not deliberate actions.
The Chenab River remains in a high-flood state, with the Flood Forecasting Division warning of potential further rises by July 25 amid new monsoon spells and urban flooding likely in parts of Punjab, KP, and Balochistan.
India is accelerating the development of at least four major hydroelectric projects on the upper reaches of the Chenab River, including Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar, Ratle, and the large Sawalkote project, with tenders already issued.
India's National Green Tribunal (NGT) has found that a contractor for the Ratle hydro project dumped muck into the Chenab river and has ordered an assessment of the damage and restoration costs.
Pakistan is on high alert for floods as the Ravi and Chenab rivers approach danger levels, with initial reports indicating seven fatalities.
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of increasing flood risks across several parts of the country as monsoon rains continue to swell rivers and streams. Medium-level flooding has been reported along the Chenab River.
India has dismissed as 'baseless' and 'contrary to facts' Pakistan's accusations of deliberately flooding the Chenab River. India cited Pakistan's own weather advisory as evidence against the claims.
The Indian government is prioritizing projects on the Chenab River and considering renegotiating the Indus Waters Treaty, which governs water sharing with Pakistan.
New projects like India's Dulhasti-II on the Chenab River are raising fears in Pakistan over India's control of vital water flows, deepening hydro-political tensions between the two nations.
Torrential rains have caused rivers and drains in Punjab, Pakistan, to overflow, leading to expectations of medium to high flood levels in the Ravi and Chenab rivers.
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning for the next 48 hours as the Chenab River has swelled, leading to medium-level flooding at Khanki, Qadirabad, and Chiniot Bridge.
The Chenab River is experiencing a high flood at Head Marala, with heavy rains in surrounding areas affecting the soil's water absorption capacity.
The Chenab River is anticipated to experience a significant surge in its water level over the coming days, following continuous rainfall in the catchment areas of Indian-occupied Kashmir and heavy rain spells in parts of Punjab.
NAROWAL: A warning was issued on Thursday stating that the water level in the Chenab River will rise by more than three metres due to the opening of the spillway gates of the Indian Salal Dam, with a…