LAHORE: Floodwaters advancing from South Punjab have begun causing large-scale devastation in Sindh, with hundreds of villages in riverine (Kacha) areas submerged. Rising water levels in the Indus River have increased pressure on embankments, while crops and settlements remain at risk.
At Kotri Barrage, a low-level flood persists, with Moria Loop Bund and Barro Patan near Naudero under severe strain. In Ghotki, Ubauro, and Qadirpur, dozens of villages are underwater, forcing residents to move their belongings and livestock to safer ground. Cotton and sugarcane fields have been destroyed as water struck the Ronti protective bund.
In Punjab, despite receding river levels, destruction continues. A man drowned while rescuing livestock in Shujaabad. In Chishtian, 47 villages are submerged, damaging crops across more than 48,000 acres. Uch Sharif faces widespread devastation, with 25 villages underwater and thousands trapped without food. Private boat owners are charging up to Rs40,000 for transport, while residents demand urgent relief.
Ali Pur and Khan Garh remain heavily flooded, with houses and farmland destroyed. In Minchanabad, 67 villages have been hit, affecting more than 56,000 people, many forced to live under open skies.
The 11th spell of monsoon rains is forecast from September 16–19 in several districts of Punjab, raising further concerns. Tarbela Dam is at full capacity, while Mangla is 95% full. High floods persist at Guddu Barrage, moderate flooding at Sukkur, and low-level flooding at Kotri Barrage.
