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Flood emergency declared as Sutlej River reaches critical levels

Rising water levels near Mailsi Head Siphon have inundated multiple localities
Updated 05 Sep, 2025 09:37am
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The Sutlej River is facing severe flooding after India released water, with over 327,000 cubic feet per second reaching Ganda Singh Wala.

In Sulemanki, water levels have surged to 140,000 cubic feet per second, leading to the inundation of nearby areas and streams in four tehsils of Bahawalpur.

At Head Islam, levels were recorded at 102,000 cubic feet per second, with a breach reported near Fato Wali. In Bahawalnagar, riverside settlements have been submerged, and numerous communities have been affected by a breach in the Rango Canal.

Additionally, rising water levels near Mailsi Head Siphon have flooded several localities. Tragically, one person drowned in Arifwala, and standing crops were destroyed in Hasilpur.

Flood waters enter Guddu Barrage

In Sindh, more than 357,000 cubic feet per second of water has entered Guddu Barrage. The Sindh Rain and Flood Emergency Monitoring Cell has provided updated figures on water inflow and outflow in rivers and barrages.

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The Sindh Irrigation Department reports an inflow at Guddu Barrage of 357,196 cubic feet per second, with an outflow of 337,746 cubic feet per second.

At Sukkur Barrage, inflow is recorded at 322,227 cubic feet per second, and outflow at 245,220 cubic feet per second. Kotri Barrage shows an inflow of 251,558 cubic feet per second and an outflow of 222,553 cubic feet per second.

There has been a slight decrease in water flow in tributaries, with Panjnad recording an inflow of 159,662 cubic feet per second.

Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the flood situation in Sindh is under close observation, and relevant agencies are prepared for necessary actions. Over 94 individuals have already been evacuated from riverine areas.

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