India has released a large amount of water into the Jhelum River from occupied Kashmir. The flood water crossed the Line of Control near Chakothi and entered Azad Kashmir. This move is part of India’s ongoing water releases that have already affected several rivers in Pakistan. Authorities in Azad Kashmir are closely monitoring the situation […]
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Flood warning issued as Jhelum river water levels set to rise
The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a high-level flood warning for the Jhelum River, predicting severe flooding within the next 24 hours. Water inflow at Mangla Dam is expected to reach between 350,000 and 450,000 cusecs, raising concerns of widespread flooding in surrounding areas. Experts warn that heavy rainfall and increased water inflow will cause […]
India’s sudden water release triggers emergency in Muzaffarabad
India suddenly released water into the Jhelum River without informing Pakistan. This caused a sharp rise in water levels near Muzaffarabad. In response, the local administration declared a water emergency in Hattian Bala, warning residents through mosque announcements. The move created panic among people living near the riverbanks. The water entered from Indian-occupied Anantnag and […]
10 die, 15 injured as passenger bus falls onto bank of River Jhelum
MUZAFFARABAD: At least 10 people were killed and 15 others were injured in the late hours of Saturday when a passenger bus fell down onto the bank of River Jhelum. According to reports, the ill-fated vehicle carrying the 25 passengers was crossing a narrow, deteriorated patch. The accident took place near Zaminabad village, some 24 […]
CDWP clears Rs 46b project for Pak-Tajikistan energy transmission
Central Development Working Party (CDWP), on Monday, accorded approval to a project worth Rs 552.708 million and recommended three projects worth Rs 209.5 billion to ECNEC for endorsement. CDWP had met in a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar. Planning Secretary, Zafar Hasan, as well as senior officials […]