NDMA warns of moderate flooding in Chenab River

National Disaster Management Authority has warned that moderate flooding is expected in Chenab River at Khanki and Qadirabad.

In a statement on Thursday, NDMA said that according to the data of the Flood Forecasting Division and the Punjab Irrigation Department, the water flow at Jassar region in Ravi River is also likely to go up to 100,000 cusecs. 

The authority warned that there is a risk of flooding in the low-lying areas near to the river.

It also warned that there is a risk of landslides in the mountainous areas and a possibility of increase in water flow in the rivers and streams of Gilgit-Baltistan. It warned that Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) is also expected in GB.