Rising water levels at kotri barrage flood villages, damage crops

Rising water levels at kotri barrage flood villages, damage crops

LAHORE: A continued surge in water levels at the Kotri Barrage on the Indus River is triggering flooding in adjacent villages, inflicting severe damage on crops, including rice, cotton, and fruit plantations. Over the past 24 hours, the water inflow at Kotri increased by 12,000 cusecs, reaching a total flow of 420,000 cusecs. According to the Flood Forecasting Division in Lahore, the barrage is experiencing a moderate flood. While Mangla Dam is …