The threat of Sindh floods has intensified as rising water flows at major barrages forced the evacuation of over 121,000 people from vulnerable riverine areas. Officials confirmed that relief operations are ongoing as heavy rains continue to worsen the situation across the province.
Rising Water at Barrages
Sindh’s major barrages are witnessing heavy inflows. At Guddu barrage, inflows reached 360,976 cusecs, with outflows at 325,046 cusecs. Sukkur barrage recorded 329,648 cusecs of inflows against 278,398 cusecs of outflows. Meanwhile, Kotri barrage saw inflows of 237,922 cusecs and outflows of 215,567 cusecs.
Further upstream, Trimmu barrage registered inflows and outflows of 436,651 cusecs, while Panjnad reported 321,570 cusecs. At Taunsa barrage, inflows stood at 238,312 cusecs, with outflows at 224,872 cusecs. These figures highlight the immense pressure on Pakistan’s river system.
Government on High Alert
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the provincial government is closely monitoring water fluctuations at dams and barrages. He assured that officials remain on high alert to protect both lives and property.
In the past 24 hours, 12,449 more people were evacuated from katcha areas to safer ground. This brings the total number of displaced individuals to 121,769. Authorities also confirmed that 14,495 livestock have been relocated to secure shelters.
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Medical and Relief Efforts
To support the displaced, 155 fixed and mobile health camps have been established. These camps treated 5,848 people in just the last 24 hours, raising the cumulative number of patients treated to 33,803.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has dispatched boats equipped with outboard motors to Sukkur, Larkana, and Shaheed Benazirabad. Additional boats were provided to the Pakistan Navy in Sukkur and Rescue 1122 in Hyderabad to enhance relief operations.
PMD Issues Weather Warning
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and heavy rains across Sindh between September 7 and 13. Officials warned of torrential downpours and heightened flood risks during this period.
The department emphasized that continuous monitoring is underway, and forecasts are being updated daily. Authorities urged citizens to stay alert as further rainfall could worsen the already fragile situation.
Flood Risks Extend Beyond Sindh
Flooding threats are not confined to Sindh. The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) reported that scattered to widespread thunderstorms are also expected in eastern Balochistan and parts of Punjab. Lahore, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Multan, DG Khan, and Bahawalpur divisions are likely to face heavy showers.
Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Sargodha divisions may also experience isolated rains. The FFD warned that the Sutlej River at Ganda Singh Wala is at exceptionally high flood levels, while the Chenab River at Panjnad could reach very high flood levels within 24 hours.
The Indus River at Guddu is expected to reach high flood levels between September 8 and 9. Flash flooding is feared in DG Khan, Rajanpur, and the Kirthar Range, while urban flooding is likely in major Sindh cities from September 7 to 9.
Punjab Bears the Brunt
Southern Punjab has already faced massive devastation due to flooding in the Chenab and Sutlej rivers. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, while large tracts of farmland remain submerged.
At Head Muhammad Wala near Multan, water levels in the Chenab River have started to decline, reducing the immediate threat to embankments. However, 138 villages in Multan district have already been engulfed, leaving around 350,000 people homeless. Many residents reported shortages of food and inadequate relief.
At Shershah Bridge, inflows were recorded at 393,300 cusecs, while Panjnad headworks registered 321,721 cusecs on Saturday morning. The FFD classified the situation at Panjnad as a “high flood.”
Damage in Muzaffargarh and Bahawalpur
In Muzaffargarh, floodwaters swept through settlements, destroying homes, crops, and infrastructure. Authorities warned that rising levels at Panjnad could also threaten Uch Sharif and Bahawalpur. To manage flows, gates were opened to divert water.
On the Sutlej River, water levels at Islam headworks stood at 103,465 cusecs, marking a medium flood. In Vehari, breaches in embankments submerged villages and farmland. Officials warned of another flood wave in the coming days.
Meanwhile, the Ravi River showed signs of improvement, with declining water levels at Sidhnai headworks. The reduction followed a deliberate breach of a protective embankment earlier in the week to manage flows.
Indus River Remains at Risk
The Indus River also continues to flow in high flood. At Kot Mithan in Rajanpur, water discharge reached 435,000 cusecs, raising alarm in downstream areas.
Authorities said relief operations are ongoing, but residents in Multan, Muzaffargarh, Vehari, and Bahawalpur complained of inadequate assistance. Many flood-hit families remain stranded without food or shelter, underscoring the scale of the crisis.
A Nation on Edge
With Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan all facing flood risks, Pakistan finds itself in a critical situation. The displacement of over 121,000 people in Sindh alone reflects the scale of the emergency. As forecasts predict more rains, the country braces for further challenges in protecting lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure.
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