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High flood persists at Sukkur Barrage

September 18, 2025 by Abid Khan

Sukkur: A high-level flood continues at Sukkur Barrage, though authorities expect a reduction in water flow within the next 24 hours. According to reports, floodwaters are now moving towards Kotri Barrage, causing significant damage along the way. In Rohri, the office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) located near the riverbank was submerged, forcing … Read more

CM Shah inspects repairing work of Sukkur barrage’s gates

June 24, 2024 by Abid Khan

SUKKUR:Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday visited the Sukkur Barrage to inspect the situation and repair works of gates no 44 and 47.

The Secretary Irrigation, Zareef Khero briefed the Chief Minister about the extent of the damage and combating the emergent situation that necessary repair works of both gates were started on an emergency basis by utilising all available resources with the irrigation department.

He said that the Irrigation Department is determined to repair both gates and restore supplies to all canals off-taking from Sukkur Barrage today.

CM Sindh said that a five-member investigative committee has been already formed to probe into the damage to the gates of Sukkur Barrage and to determine the cause of damage.

He said that the committee has also been directed to determine the causes of the incident.

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

August 25, 2022August 22, 2022 by Kumail Shah

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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Four more dead bodies found at Sukkur Barrage

July 31, 2022 by Kumail Shah

After floods in Sukkur and adjoining areas, four more dead bodies of men and women were found in different gates of the barrage on Sunday
A total of 24 bodies were found from the Sukkur barrage after floods in the province
The Barrage is stretched to 1.6 kilometers (km) long and has 66 gates. According to the BOL News report, four bodies of the deceased people were found at gates numbers 31, 34, 48, and 61
Low-level flood rails pass through Sukkur and the Guddu Barrage after the torrential rains in the province
Of the 24 dead bodies of the deceased people, eight of the bodies found were of women

SUKKUR: After floods in Sukkur and adjoining areas, four more dead bodies of men and women were found in different gates of the barrage on Sunday. A total of 24 bodies were found from the Sukkur barrage after floods in the province, BOL News reports.

The Sukkur Barrage is stretched to 1.6 kilometers (km) long and has 66 gates. According to the BOL News report, four bodies of the deceased people were found at gates numbers 31, 34, 48, and 61. Three men’s bodies and one woman’s bodies were discovered. The authorities of the barrage immediately contacted the regional police and the Edhi Ambulance.

As per the details, low-level flood rails pass through Sukkur and the Guddu Barrage after the torrential rains in the province. The water level in different dams has been exceeded, and the dams have opened their spillways to control the flow of water.

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Plucking the best

February 27, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

The Agha Qadir Dad agricultural market, located along the Sukkur Barrage on the left bank of the Indus River, is, in fact, the largest dry dates (Chowhara) market not only in Pakistan but in Asia too. The most famous of these is the Aseel dates. In addition, Cupra, Khurma and other dates are also produced … Read more

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