The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) released 281,500 cusecs of water from various rim stations on Thursday, with an inflow of 296,100 cusecs. This release is intended to meet the irrigation needs of different regions across Pakistan.

The water level in the River Indus at Tarbela Dam was recorded at 1550.00 feet, which is 152.00 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet.

The inflow and outflow of water in the dam were 192,200 cusecs and 191,700 cusecs respectively.

The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1217.90 feet, which is 169.90 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet.

The inflow and outflow of water was recorded at 22,100 cusecs and 8,000 cusecs respectively.

The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa, Guddu, and Sukkur was recorded as 240,800, 169,000, 226,100, and 267,800 cusecs respectively. Additionally, 34,000 cusecs of water were released from River Kabul at Nowshera, and 18,800 cusecs were released from River Chenab at Marala.

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This water release is crucial for meeting the irrigation needs of farmers in various regions of Pakistan, ensuring agricultural productivity and contributing to the overall economic development of the country.

IRSA continues to monitor the water situation closely and will make adjustments to the releases as needed.