High flood levels recorded at Harike and Hussainiwala Headworks, Villages on alert
Late night inspection of Headworks by DC, SSP inspected Headworks
Ferozepur, September 3, 2025: The latest gauge and discharge readings at Harike and Hussainiwala headworks have confirmed water flow under High Flood norms, raising concerns in the flood-affected regions of Punjab.
At Harike Headworks, the upstream gauge stood at 686.50 feet with a discharge of 3,35,030 cusecs, while downstream recorded 686.48 feet with 3,18,159 cusecs discharge.
At Hussainiwala Headworks, the upstream gauge was 646.50 feet with a discharge of 3,02,508 cusecs, while downstream recorded 646.15 feet with 3,01,918 cusecs discharge.
As per norms, discharge above 3,00,000 cusecs falls under the High Flood category, highlighting the critical situation at both barrages. Authorities have put nearby villages on high alert as rising water levels may worsen the ongoing flood crisis and hamper relief operations.
During the late hours, Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha alongwith SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu and Canal Deptt officials, inspected the Harike Headworks, where Army personnel, NGOs, and local residents were working round-the-clock to reinforce the embankments of the Sutlej River. Officials confirmed that while the water level has risen, the strengthened ridges have effectively prevented any overflow.
An appeal was made to the people, not to come to visit the flow of water rather contribute to help the flood victims settled at the relief camps.