Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Kotri Barrage records surge in water inflow amid medium flood

Kotri Barrage

Kotri: The water inflow at Kotri Barrage on the Indus River has increased further, with the flow now reaching 398,000 cusecs, according to irrigation authorities. Officials said the river is currently experiencing a medium-level flood at Kotri Barrage, while the water flow at Guddu Barrage has decreased and returned to normal levels. According to the … Read more

Pakistan flood 2025: High Flood Levels Continue at Guddu and Sukkur Barrages

Pakistan flood 2025: High Flood Levels Continue at Guddu and Sukkur Barrages

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 … Read more

High flood alert issued at Guddu Barrage as Indus River surges

High flood alert issued at Guddu Barrage as Indus River surges

A high flood situation has been declared at Guddu Barrage as the water level in the Indus River has surged beyond 600,000 cusecs. The rising floodwaters have submerged villages in the riverine areas, causing severe disruptions. Roads have been washed away, isolating more than half of the affected settlements. Residents in the low-lying katcha (riverine) … Read more

Sindh on alert as Indus River water flow reaches dangerous levels

Sindh

Sindh: After Punjab, the flood situation has begun to intensify in Sindh, with high-level flooding reported at Guddu Barrage due to an increase in the inflow of water in the Indus River. According to the Flood Forecasting Division Lahore, the water flow at Guddu Barrage has surged to 537,000 cusecs. The division further reported that … Read more

Indus River may see extremely high flood levels today

Indus River

SUKKUR: The Indus River is expected to reach dangerously high flood levels on Tuesday, according to the latest alert. At Guddu Barrage, floodwaters from Punjab continue to flow into Sindh, putting the katcha areas of Kashmore at risk. In Kot Mithan, rising water levels have forced large numbers of residents from riverine settlements to relocate … Read more

NDMA issues high flood warning for Indus River

NDMAs issues high flood warning for Indus River

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of a severe flood threat in the Indus River, citing the continuing high flood levels in the country’s three eastern rivers. According to NDMA, heavy inflows are expected to pass through Panjnad Headworks, where discharges between 900,000 and 950,000 cusecs are forecast during September 3–4. Authorities … Read more

CM Murad: 600,000 cusecs of flood water will enter Sukkur and Guddu barrage

CM Murad
  • A high-level flood is to enter Guddu Barrage by tonight, whereas a flood with more intensity would pass through the Sukkur Barrage by Tuesday
  • An estimate of 600,000 cusecs of flood water will enter the barrages, claims the Chief Minister of Sindh
  • It is pertinent to mention here that the recent rains have wreaked havoc in Sindh as 39 people have lost their lives to the monsoon in the last 24 hours

 


SUKKUR: A high-level flood is to enter Guddu Barrage by tonight, whereas a flood with more intensity would pass through the Sukkur Barrage by Tuesday. An estimate of 600,000 cusecs of flood water will enter the barrages, claims the Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah. 

According to the details, the CM told the media that monitoring of the Sukkur and Gudu Barrage has tightened and things will be under control as expected. “Sindh is going through its toughest times. This year, the province received record-breaking rains,” he added.

“The provincial government is striving to accommodate and assist the flood-affected people. We are trying our level best to deliver to the people of Sindh. No negligence will be tolerated in relief work,” CM Murad Ali Shah said.

Murad Ali Shah further added that the provincial government is monitoring every district and the damage caused by heavy rains and floods is also being estimated. “We are going through a tough time but will surely give relief to the people affected by natural disasters,” CM Murad added.

It is pertinent to mention here that the recent rains have wreaked havoc in Sindh as 39 people have lost their lives to the monsoon in the last 24 hours. PDMA Sindh says that 9 people have been killed in Nowshahro Feroze, 8 in Khairpur, 7 in Shikarpur, 5 in Shaheed Benazirabad, 4 in Jacobabad, 3 in Tando Illahyar, 1 in Thatta, and 2 in others.

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Water crises in Sindh continues

Guddu Barrage

KARACHI: It is alarming to note that the water level at Guddu Barrage has further decreased from 72,000 cusic to 62000 cusic – recording over 51 percent shortfall, Bol News reported on Tuesday. Sukkar barrage with the capacity of 57,000 cusic is now left with only 52,000 cusic. Water Crisis in Sindh is rapidly worsening, … Read more

PDMA predicts torrential rains across Sindh, issues alert

PDMA predicts torrential rains across Sindh, issues alert

Another flood alert has been issued by PDMA Sindh while predicting torrential rains across Sindh. In this regard, PDMA Sindh said that in the next 24 hours, torrential rains are likely in the southern and southeastern districts of Sindh. The PDMA has directed the Deputy Commissioners to take steps to prepare security arrangements in this … Read more