The Chenab floods have provoked deep concerns at Khanki Headworks where the water flow has surpassed one million cusecs as per NDMA sources. The headworks which were initially designed to handle 800,000 cusecs is experiencing very high pressure and this poses a great threat towards its hydraulic structure. The Safe and Secure Office in the Prime Minister wants relief and rescue activities to be coordinated by the NDMA with a safeguarding of surrounding communities.
Khanki Headworks is among Pakistan oldest water regulation facilities which are located near Wazirabad in Punjab. It was constructed in 1892 when Britain ruled the country to control the flow of Chenab River and provide irrigation canals to central Punjab. It has been important in regional agriculture over the years but has been damaged in past floods thus prompting caution at all times.
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The NDMA has spent more time ensuring that emergency measures are in order as floodwater levels keep on rising with particular attention paid to the safety of surrounding areas. Officials are asking people to be aware and evacuate when directed accordingly in areas likely to get flooded. The floods of the Chenab in Khanki headworks further evinces the presented danger to river infrastructure in Pakistan and the significance of vital, in advance disaster management.
