Staff Reporter
Islamabad
The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has said all main rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej) are flowing in ‘Normal Flow Condition’ with no riverine flood situation in the country. According to daily FFC report on Sunday, water level in Mangla reservoir is at 1232.80 feet leaving behind a storage space of 9.20 feet to attain its maximum conservation level (MCL) of 1242.00 feet.
Heavy rains in various parts of Balochistan during the past 24-36 hours has generated flash flood flows in hill torrents and local nullahs of Districts Khuzdar, Jhal Magsi, Lasbela, Gwadar, Kachhi, Dera Bugti and surroundings areas.
According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan, 70 persons struck in flash flood flows of Mula River in District Khuzdar were rescued by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Khuzdar and Khuzdar Levies.
Flood water also affected about 25-30 villages in District Jhal Magsi. Two levies check posts have reportedly been partially damaged due to flood water in District Dera Bugti. Severe damages have also been reportedly occurred to a bridge on Coastal Highway in District Gwadar, as reported yesterday. Bibi Nani bridge in District Bolan has also been partially damaged, the traffic flow between Quetta to Jacobabad is suspended.
Flash flood flows affected the traffic movement between Quetta and Jacobabad whereas Sibbi-Kohlu Road remain blocked due to land sliding. The concerned Provincial and Federal Government organizations are busy in restoring the blocked sections of Highways.
