Lahore( The COW News Digital)Authorities in Sindh have sounded the alarm as the Indus River swells to dangerous levels, with an extremely high flood expected today at the Guddu Barrage. The surge of floodwater arriving from Punjab has placed low-lying areas of Kashmore and surrounding katcha settlements under immediate threat, prompting large-scale evacuations.
According to officials, water levels at Kot Mithan have risen significantly, forcing residents of riverine belts to abandon their homes and move to safer ground. District administrations have once again appealed to locals to evacuate promptly as the situation grows increasingly critical. Relief efforts are underway, though thousands remain vulnerable as the river continues to rise.
In addition to the flood threat at Guddu, heavy rainfall in the Kirthar mountain range has triggered flash floods in local streams and nullahs, further complicating the crisis. Sindh Irrigation Minister Jam Khan Shoro stated that the government has prepared for a potential “super flood” scenario, assuring the public that embankments will not be breached deliberately. However, he acknowledged that between 150,000 and 200,000 people could be directly affected if the floodwaters intensify.
The Provincial Rain and Flood Emergency Monitoring Cell has released updated inflow and outflow figures for key barrages. At Guddu Barrage, water inflow was recorded at 425,000 cusecs, with outflow at 416,763 cusecs. Sukkur Barrage reported an inflow of 352,000 cusecs and an outflow of 329,310 cusecs. Meanwhile, at Kotri Barrage, inflows reached 235,243 cusecs, while outflows were recorded at 231,763 cusecs.
Further upstream, Punjab’s barrages are also experiencing heavy pressure. At Panjnad Barrage, both inflow and outflow were registered at 524,765 cusecs, while Trimmu Barrage saw figures rise to 531,993 cusecs. Experts warn that the cumulative downstream impact of these surges could push water levels at Sindh’s barrages to critical thresholds in the coming days.
Disaster management authorities have set up emergency camps and are coordinating rescue operations with local administrations. Still, with floodwaters advancing and infrastructure under strain, officials fear a large humanitarian challenge if the river breaches embankments or exceeds forecasted levels.
Residents in vulnerable regions are being urged to cooperate with evacuation orders and avoid returning to katcha settlements until the flood risk subsides. Relief agencies are also calling for additional resources to manage the displacement of families as the Indus faces its highest flood levels this season.
