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Monday, August 22, 2011

India releases more water into Sutlej River , inundating villages

BADIN/LAHORE: After release of further water in Sutlej River by India, a 57,000-cusec water is currently reportedly flowing through Gunda Singhwala junction.

Continuous increase in the flow has inundated many villages, while water level at Kakar post has risen to more than 18 feet.
Rescue 1122 personnel are reported to be busy in rescue activities, helping stranded persons relocate to safer areas, while a 50 feet wide cut has been reported at Tando Ghulam Ali, while stranded persons of the district are also facing difficulties in receiving aid facilities.
Thousands of affectees of Badin district are lying helplessly under open skies, protesting against the indifference of administration in providing relief to them. Online