SUKKUR: Water levels in the Indus River have risen sharply after heavy rainfall in Pakistan’s upper regions, with the flow at Guddu Barrage increasing by 45,000 cusecs over the past 24 hours.
Authorities have warned that the Indus River is likely to reach a low flood level at Guddu Barrage within the next 48 hours as additional water from the Punjnad and Taunsa barrages is expected to arrive.
According to the latest figures released by the Sukkur Barrage Control Room, the current water inflow at Guddu Barrage stands at 217,045 cusecs, while the outflow has been recorded at 182,185 cusecs. The continuous rise in water levels is being closely monitored by irrigation and disaster management authorities.
At Sukkur Barrage, the Indus River recorded an inflow of 126,380 cusecs and an outflow of 71,660 cusecs. Meanwhile, downstream at Kotri Barrage, the inflow reached 44,666 cusecs, with a discharge of 3,165 cusecs.
The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has also reported changing flood conditions in other major rivers across Pakistan. The Chenab River is currently flowing at a medium flood level, while the Ravi River remains at a low flood stage. However, both rivers are expected to witness a further rise over the next 24 hours due to ongoing monsoon rainfall.
The FFD stated that the Chenab River at Marala, Khanki and Qadirabad is likely to remain at medium to high flood levels. Similarly, the Ravi River at Balloki in Kasur and Sidhnai in Khanewal is expected to reach medium to high flood levels.
The report further noted that the Indus River at Kalabagh, Chashma and Taunsa, the Kabul River at Nowshera, the Chenab River at Trimmu and Marala, and the Ravi River at Balloki and Sidhnai are currently experiencing low flood conditions. Other major rivers across the country continue to flow within their normal limits.
In view of the latest flood forecast, district administrations in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal and Khanewal have been placed on high alert. Authorities have advised residents living near rivers and low-lying areas to remain vigilant as more monsoon rains are expected to increase water levels in the coming days.
