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Monday, August 12, 2013
Several villages inundated as India spills water in SutlejKASUR: Water released by India into the River Sutlej on Saturday submerged standing crops over thousands of acres and also flooded a number of towns. India released water into the River Sutlej, which caused harm to the nearby villages including Chanda Singhwala, Ghutti Kalanger, Kasoki and Mashteki. 20,377 cusecs of water has been passing through River Sutlej near Ganda Singhwala post in Kasur, which could lead to a heavy flood. A surge in the level of River Sutlej due to the water released by India also submerged the standing crops in the Kasur district. Rescue teams are providing aids to victims, however, according to locals, district administration has not established any relief camp in the area. inp
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