Flood Forecasting Division
Coverage of Flood Forecasting Division in the Nexus archive.
- Heavy rain warning raises flood risk in low-lying areas
Heavy monsoon rains are expected to cause urban flooding and inundation in low-lying areas of multiple cities across Pakistan, with medium to high flows in nullahs linked to Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi rivers. Tarbela Dam is nearing maximum capacity, and authorities are on high alert as the National Disaster Management Authority reviews flood preparedness.
- Most parts of country brace for heavy rains
Pakistan's Flood Forecasting Division warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan until August 4, with risks of low-level flooding in the Indus River and potential flash flooding in hill torrents and urban areas. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority is monitoring river levels and issuing monsoon safety advisories.
- Rivers may swell again as fresh monsoon spell arrives
Heavy monsoon rains are expected from July 29 to August 5, with warnings of flash floods and landslides in multiple regions. The Indus River is at a medium-flood level at Guddu Barrage, while rescue efforts continue in Lahore as the Prime Minister reviews the monsoon response.
- Ravi, Chenab flood levels likely to reach medium to high today
Punjab's 400-square-kilometer area has been submerged due to torrential rains and overflowing drains, with the Chenab and Ravi rivers expected to reach medium to high flood levels in 24 hours. Officials warn of unprecedented challenges, including 87,000 cusecs flow in the Ravi at Balloki, as flood response measures are intensified.
- Chenab remains in high flood as rains lash held Kashmir, Punjab
The Chenab River remains in high flood as heavy rains persist in held Kashmir and Punjab. The Flood Forecasting Division warns river flows may rise further until July 25 due to monsoon rains and westerly weather systems, with urban and flash flooding risks in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.
- Chenab flows surge after floods in held Kashmir
The Chenab River surged to 180,000 cusecs due to floods in Indian-occupied Kashmir, causing at least 11 deaths and prompting flood warnings for Chenab and Ravi rivers. A landslide in Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Kotli district killed a woman and two children, while the Flood Forecasting Division warned of increased flows from heavy monsoon rains and westerly waves.