Opening of Tarbela Spillway Triggers Flooding in Indus River, Several Areas Affected

The opening of Tarbela Dam’s spillway caused flooding in the Indus River, washing away a two-story police post in Attock. Severe floodwaters also hit Dera Ghazi Khan. Breaks in canals near Hyderabad and Ghotki damaged nearby villages. PM Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz ordered high alert and urged timely evacuations.

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