The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has observed moderate and balanced inflows and outflows across Pakistan’s key rivers. Notably, Tarbela and Chashma barrages are experiencing slight surpluses, whereas Mangla continues to discharge more water than it receives.
WAPDA issues daily water reports to track river flows and reservoir levels, which are crucial for irrigation, hydropower production, and overall water management throughout the country.
In a significant development, the Indus River at Tarbela shows an inflow of 139,100 cusecs with an outflow close behind at 136,800 cusecs. Meanwhile, the Kabul River at Nowshera maintains perfect balance, with both inflow and outflow recorded at 40,100 cusecs. Similarly, Chashma Barrage reports an inflow of 177,200 cusecs against an outflow of 175,000 cusecs.
However, the Chenab River at Head Marala has seen a decline, with inflows at 29,500 cusecs and outflows significantly lower at 8,500 cusecs. At the same time, the Jhelum River at Mangla shows an inflow of 37,900 cusecs but a notably higher outflow of 60,000 cusecs, indicating increased water release.
Regarding reservoir conditions, overall storage remains satisfactory. Tarbela Reservoir stands at 1,437.18 feet, holding 645,000 acre-feet of water. Mangla Reservoir is at 1,165.10 feet with 2,347,000 acre-feet, while Chashma Reservoir is at 640.10 feet containing 28,000 acre-feet. Collectively, these three major reservoirs maintain a combined usable water storage of approximately 3,020,000 acre-feet.
