Irsa has increased the water apportionment of all provinces as a result of increased water inflow in rivers caused by melting glaciers on mountains following extreme heat and monsoon rains.
According to Irsa, the water input in rivers has increased due to recent monsoon showers and a protracted period of scorching in northern areas, which has caused glaciers to melt. According to the water body, dams are holding more water and canals are being built.
Irsa says that in view of greater water inflow, it has raised the water share of provinces. It says that total water inflow in rivers is 254,000 cusecs while water storage in dams has reached 600,000 cusecs.
It further says that water flow in Sindh River at Tarbela is 180,000 cusecs. While water outflow from Tarbela Dam is 120,000 cusecs.
The water flow in the Kabul River at Nowshera is 35,000 cusecs, while the water flow in the Chashma barrage has been recorded at 157,000 cusecs.
In South Punjab, the water flow at the Chashma Jehlum tributary canal is 5,000 cusecs, while in Mangla Dam, the water flow at the Jehlum River has been recorded at 45,000 cusecs.
In Chenab River, the water flow at Marala is 74,000 cusecs, while in Taunsa barrage, the water flow has been recorded at 99,000 cusecs.
Irsa says the water level is also increasing in Sindh barrages. In Gaddu barrage, water inflow is 72,000 cusecs.
In Sukkur barrage, the water flow is 55,000 cusecs and in Kotri barrage the water flow has been recorded at 19,000 cusecs.
