The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has issued a warning that Guddu and Sukkur barrages will remain in a “high flood” situation for the next 36 hours, while Kotri Barrage has now reached a “medium flood” level as floodwaters move downstream.
According to FFD, water levels on the Sutlej at Ganda Singh Wala and the Chenab at Panjnad Barrage in Punjab are receding, signaling a return to normal conditions there.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, addressing the media in Karachi today, confirmed that water levels at Sukkur Barrage have peaked and are expected to begin falling by the end of the day. He added that the water level at Guddu Barrage has passed its peak, with water now flowing downstream towards Kotri.
“Kotri is expected to reach its peak flood level within the next 7 to 10 days,” the CM said, emphasizing that government authorities remain vigilant to ensure the safe passage of floodwaters.
The recent floods have severely impacted Sindh, with at least 181,159 people affected so far, according to the Sindh Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The government has set up 528 relief camps and 184 medical camps to support flood victims.
In addition, 471,392 animals have been evacuated from vulnerable riverine areas to safety.
Further, at least 24,475 people have been rescued from flood-hit Jalalpur Pirwala in Multan.
FFD data reveals outflows at Panjnad Barrage on the Chenab have fallen to about 185,000 cusecs. Meanwhile, the Indus River continues to experience high discharge with Guddu Barrage recording steady outflows over 550,000 cusecs and Sukkur Barrage near 520,000 cusecs.
Authorities remain on high alert as efforts to mitigate flood impacts continue across affected regions.
