To minimize potential large-scale destruction, the district administration ordered a controlled breach of the embankment near Chand Bharwana.

Deputy Commissioner Ali Akbar Bhindar approved the decision, after which explosives were detonated at three points along the railway track in Rago Ana to create the breach.

As a result, floodwaters have started submerging several areas, including Thatta Mala, Koriana, Dado Ana, Pakay Wala, Darbar Sheikh Ali, and Mauza Kal Korai. Rescue teams are actively relocating residents to safer locations as evacuation efforts continue.

It is important to mention here that River Chenab flood situation has worsened after India released more water from Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir s (IIOJK) Salal Dam.

The release of high volumes of water from the Salal Dam has heightened fears of flooding in several downstream regions of Pakistan, with authorities on high alert as the situation continues to deteriorate.

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In line with official reports, Head Qadirabad water inflow has increased to 305,000 cusecs, taking the Chenab River to a very high flood level. At Head Khanki, a high-level flood has been observed with a flood level inflow of 242,000 cusecs. At Head Marala, a low-level flood is being experienced with an inflow of 110,000 cusecs.

In Chiniot, river waves are swelling fast and a flow of 457,000 cusecs of water has already inundated the surrounding areas. Authorities dread that a huge wave of flood of around 1 million cusecs of water would pass through the district, causing overall havoc.

Likewise, in Chenab Nagar, a high-level flood has been witnessed with 463,000 cusecs of water passing downstream, leading to a high alert being issued.