Complete normalcy returns to all major rivers: FFC.

ISLAMABAD -- The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has said that complete normalcy has returned to all major rivers and currently Rivers Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej are flowing normal.

According to daily FFC report, the Tarbela Reservoir is being maintained at its Maximum Conservation Level (MCL) of 1,550 feet since August 28.

At present, Mangla Reservoir is at elevation of 1192.20 feet against its MCL Conservation Level (1242.00 feet). Present combined live storage of country's three major reservoirs (Tarbela, Chashma and Mangla) is 9.919 MAF (73.69% of total 13.461 MAF).

According to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD), Lahore low pressure area earlier over Northeastern Madhya Pradesh (India) and adjoining areas lies over Northwestern Madhya Pradesh (India). Yesterday's trough of Westerly wave over Northern parts of Pakistan has moved away in Eastward direction and at present a fresh trough of Westerly wave lies over Northern parts of Afghanistan whereas weak seasonal low continues to prevail over western Balochistan.

Weak moist currents from both Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating into upper parts of Pakistan up to 4000 feet.

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