While the threat of a super flood in Sindh has subsided, the raging waters of the Indus River submerged several villages in upper Sindh’s katcha areas, destroying standing crops and causing a severe shortage of food supplies and livestock fodder.
In Ghotki, river erosion has severely impacted wells at the Qadirpur Gas Field, where even after three days, production from 10 gas wells has not been restored.
According to the administration, the gas supply will resume once the water recedes.
In Obaro, the district administration disappeared after the raging currents of the Indus River submerged several villages, leaving the affected people helpless.
In Naushahro Feroze, the floodwaters entered three tehsils, forcing people to relocate on their own without government assistance.
Floodwaters also entered schools, and in Kandhkot, access to over 80 villages has been cut due to flooding.
Residents in villages like Puranon Chachar and others have become trapped following the flooding.
In Gambat, floodwaters engulfed riverine areas, while the increasing pressure from the water currents has put strain on protective embankments.
A new report detailing the current water flow levels in the country’s rivers has been released.
According to the report, a moderate flood was recorded at Head Ganda Singh Wala in the Sutlej River, with a water flow of 89,060 cusecs.
The Chenab River at Head Panjnad is also experiencing a moderate flood, although the water level has decreased, and the current flow is recorded at 219,434 cusecs.
At Guddu Barrage on the Indus River, a high-level flood has been witnessed, with water flow reaching 605,456 cusecs.
Sukkur Barrage is also facing a high-level flood, where the water flow is 571,800 cusecs.
According to the spokesperson of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), water flow in Punjab’s rivers is returning to normal.
Major rivers – Indus, Jhelum, and Ravi – are flowing at normal levels, while the Chenab River is also at normal levels at Marala, Khanki, Qadirabad, and Trimmu.
At Panjnad, there is a low-level flood, with the water flow having decreased to 194,000 cusecs.
Meanwhile, Rawal Dam has reached full capacity. With the water level hitting the maximum storage limit of 1,752 feet, the spillways have been opened.
The administration has advised nearby residents to take precautionary measures, while the Islamabad administration will be monitoring the water discharge.
