Indus River may see extremely high flood levels today

SUKKUR: The Indus River is expected to reach dangerously high flood levels on Tuesday, according to the latest alert.

At Guddu Barrage, floodwaters from Punjab continue to flow into Sindh, putting the katcha areas of Kashmore at risk.

In Kot Mithan, rising water levels have forced large numbers of residents from riverine settlements to relocate to safer places. The administration has once again urged locals to vacate their homes.

Meanwhile, heavy rains in the Kirthar range have caused streams and seasonal rivers to swell. Sindh Irrigation Minister Jam Khan Shoro said no embankments will be breached, adding that the government has made preparations for a potential “super flood.” He warned that between 150,000 and 200,000 people could be affected.

The Provincial Rain and Flood Emergency Monitoring Cell has released the latest data on water inflows and outflows at rivers and barrages.

At Guddu Barrage, inflow was recorded at 425,000 cusecs while outflow stood at 416,763 cusecs. Meanwhile, at Sukkur Barrage, inflow was measured at 352,000 cusecs against an outflow of 329,310 cusecs.

The arrival of water at the Kotri Barrage was 235,243 cusecs while the outflow was recorded at 231,763 cusecs.

Meanwhile, the inflow and outflow of water at Panjand Barrage was recorded at 524,765 cusecs, while the arrival and emission of water at the Trimmu Barrage has been recorded at 531 ,993 cusecs.