Flood Situation Worsens in Sindh Barrages, Dozens of Villages Inundated

Lahore: The Flood Forecasting Division has reported a sharp rise in water inflows at major barrages on the Indus River, with varying levels of flood threats across Sindh and Punjab.

At **Guddu Barrage**, a *high flood* situation persists as inflows surged to **635,000 cusecs**, while **Sukkur Barrage** is facing a *medium flood* with water levels reaching **506,000 cusecs**. Meanwhile, **Kotri Barrage** is experiencing a *low flood*, recording **278,000 cusecs**.

In southern Punjab, water levels at **Kot Mithan (Rajanpur)** and **Chachran Sharif** rose to **11.7 feet**, creating concerns for downstream areas. In **Larkana-Sehwan**, a massive flood wave is passing through the **Aqil Agani loop embankment**, submerging more than **20 villages**. Despite repeated warnings, residents of katcha (riverine) areas have refused evacuation. Authorities have begun strengthening protective dykes with stone pitching to prevent breaches.

Meanwhile, in Punjab’s rivers:

* **Chenab River** at *Head Panjnad* is showing a decline, with inflows recorded at **333,000 cusecs**, though a *high flood* remains.
* **Sutlej River** is facing *medium flood* levels at **Ganda Singh Wala** and **Head Islam**, while **Head Sulemanki** is witnessing a *low flood*.
* **Ravi River** has returned to normal conditions.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, urging katcha residents to evacuate as flood peaks move downstream in Sindh.