KARACHI: The Indus Water Flow has increased at major barrages in Sindh, raising concerns over flooding in nearby areas. Officials confirmed on Monday that water levels at Guddu Barrage have crossed 400,000 cusecs.
According to the Guddu Barrage control room, inflow at the site reached 401,626 cusecs while outflow stood at 380,896 cusecs. This marked an increase of more than 10,900 cusecs in the past 24 hours. At Sukkur Barrage, inflow was recorded at 340,000 cusecs, with an outflow of 311,000 cusecs.
Meanwhile, Kotri Barrage reported a low flood situation. Inflow there was measured at 236,000 cusecs, while outflow stood at 231,000 cusecs. The Flood Forecasting Division added that water levels at Punjnad headworks surged to 564,000 cusecs.
Heavy flooding is also being reported in Punjab rivers. The Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi are experiencing unusually high flows. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) warned of exceptionally high floods by September 9.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while addressing officials at the Flood Emergency Centre in Karachi, said the peak of the Indus flood has been delayed. He noted that the Indus Water Flow at Guddu Barrage is now expected to cross 800,000 cusecs by September 9.
The chief minister stressed that evacuation measures are being expedited in vulnerable areas. He said provincial ministers have been deployed on both sides of the Indus to directly monitor relief efforts.
Authorities are urging residents in low-lying areas to stay alert as river levels continue to rise. With the Indus Water Flow showing upward trends, flood management teams remain on high alert across Punjab and Sindh.
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