Due to the release of a massive amount of water from India, water levels in the rivers Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Indus have risen dangerously, causing severe flooding in several regions of Pakistan.
To protect Head Sidhnai near Pirmahal from potential damage, the protective embankment “Mai Safuran” of River Ravi was deliberately blown up using explosives at two different points. The water level at Head Sidhnai has reached 173,000 cusecs, submerging more than 25 villages in Khanewal.
In River Sutlej, the water flow has also increased to dangerous levels. At Head Ganda Singh Wala, the flow has been recorded at 269,000 cusecs, while near Mari Mian Sahib in Bahawalnagar, a breach in the embankment has caused floodwaters to enter populated areas and farmlands.
At Head Trimmu, a high-level flood has been reported with the water discharge reaching 399,000 cusecs.
In Multan, the situation is growing more critical, with sources warning that 800,000 cusecs of floodwater could pass through the district today.
Authorities have already evacuated around 400,000 residents from Multan and surrounding areas to safer places, yet the scale of displacement continues to increase. Emergency shelters are filling quickly, while rescue teams face difficulties reaching remote locations cut off by fast-moving waters.
According to disaster management officials, massive flows are being recorded across Punjab’s river network, intensifying the flood emergency. Currently, 124,000 cusecs of water is passing through Head Sulemanki, 125,000 cusecs at Head Balloki, 239,000 cusecs at Head Marala, 166,000 cusecs at Khanki Barrage, and 128,000 cusecs at Head Qadirabad.
Emergency Situation in Multan and Surrounding Areas:
According to the Irrigation Department, a massive wave of 800,000 cusecs is expected to pass through Multan. In anticipation, over 400,000 people have been evacuated to safer areas.
Current water flow at key barrages:
Head Sulemanki: 124,000 cusecs
Balloki: 125,000 cusecs
Head Qadirabad: Inflow and outflow recorded at 253,769 cusecs, where a high-level flood warning has been issued.
Flood Alert in Sindh:
In Sindh, the Irrigation Department has accelerated precautionary measures in light of an expected high-level flood.
Guddu Barrage: Water level has reached 370,000 cusecs, with 354,000 cusecs being released towards Sukkur Barrage.
Sukkur Barrage: Water level has reached 300,000 cusecs.
Kotri Barrage: Receiving 266,000 cusecs, with 237,000 cusecs being released into the sea.
According to the Chief Engineer Guddu Barrage, Syed Sardar Shah, more than 400 trucks and trailers of stones have been delivered to strengthen the KK embankment, and reinforcement work is ongoing around the clock.
The Irrigation Department, local administration, and rescue agencies remain on high alert. Staff have been deployed for 24/7 monitoring of embankments, and relief camps have been established in flood-affected areas to provide shelter and assistance to displaced families.
