The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a major warning. NDMA issues alert as Tarbela Dam spillways to open today is now in effect. This comes as water levels reached the dam’s maximum.
Officials say Tarbela Dam has filled to its conservation limit of 1,550 feet. With inflows rising, the dam will release around 250,000 cusecs into the Indus River. NDMA issues alert as Tarbela Dam spillways to open today underscores the serious flood risk ahead.
Residents in low-lying and river-adjacent areas are urged to stay alert. NDMA advised people to avoid riverbanks and cooperate with local authorities. This is essential to reduce risk and ensure safety.
Authorities coordinated early warnings. Local administrations and emergency teams have been notified. The region’s defence and response operations are now fully mobilized. NDMA issues alert as Tarbela Dam spillways to open today, and preparations are underway.
This comes amid intense monsoon rains, with Punjab cities like Sialkot facing record-breaking downpours. Rivers such as the Chenab and Ravi are flowing at critical levels. Flood threats are high across multiple regions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led an emergency review meeting. He instructed officials to ramp up early warning systems, accelerate evacuations, and ensure relief supplies reach affected communities promptly.
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