Published on, Aug. 25 -- August 25, 2025 1:36 PM

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for River Ravi over the next 48 hours, warning of a medium-level threat due to rising water levels in the river and its nullahs.

Hydrological data shows that sustained moderate to heavy rainfall in the catchments of River Ravi and connected nullahs has increased inflows at Thein Dam, which currently stands at 1,717 feet, or 86% of its total capacity.

Downstream releases from Thein Dam, combined with rising nullah discharges on the Indian side, are expected to further elevate river flows. Medium to high flows are likely in nullahs originating from the Pir Panjal Range, especially Bein, Basantar, and Deg.

At presen...