🌊 Guddu Barrage Braces for Extremely High Flood as Hundreds of Villages Go Underwater

 🌊 Guddu Barrage Braces for Extremely High Flood as Hundreds of Villages Go Underwater

Guddu Barrage, Sindh – The Indus River has swelled dangerously, submerging hundreds of katcha villages and putting thousands of lives at risk as authorities warn of an extremely high flood expected on September 15.

Water Levels Surge at Guddu Barrage

For the second day in a row, water flow at Guddu Barrage has surged beyond safety limits. According to official data, inflow has climbed to 612,269 cusecs, while outflow has reached 582,942 cusecs. Officials revealed that in just the past 24 hours, the river level has spiked by 70,000 cusecs, sparking fears of further devastation in surrounding low-lying areas.

Villages Submerged, Livelihoods Destroyed

The relentless floodwaters have breached safety barriers in Kandhkot, putting immense pressure on protective embankments. Entire katcha belts are now underwater, forcing residents to abandon their homes. Crops, livestock, and daily livelihoods have been wiped out, leaving families struggling to survive.

Local residents reported that the crisis has multiplied in recent days as water spreads across villages, cutting off access and worsening shortages of food and shelter.

Control Room Issues Red Alert

The Flood Control Room has sounded an alarm, warning of an extremely high flood situation within the next 12 hours at Guddu Barrage. Authorities have been placed on high alert, with emergency teams directed to monitor embankments and strengthen protective measures.

Sindh CM to Review Crisis

Amid growing public concern, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah is set to visit Guddu Barrage today. He is expected to assess ground realities, meet officials, and review contingency plans to safeguard vulnerable communities.

Provincial Flood Monitoring Update

Fresh figures from the Provincial Rain and Flood Emergency Monitoring Cell highlight the scale of the flood threat across Sindh:

• Guddu Barrage: Inflow 612,269 cusecs | Outflow 582,942 cusecs

• Sukkur Barrage: Inflow 488,820 cusecs | Outflow 438,390 cusecs

• Kotri Barrage: Inflow 274,129 cusecs | Outflow 261,399 cusecs

• Panjnad: Inflow & Outflow 411,116 cusecs (slight decrease noted)

A Race Against Time

With protective embankments under strain and entire communities displaced, the coming hours are critical. If inflows continue to rise as projected, Sindh may face one of the most severe flooding disasters in recent years.

Authorities have urged residents in flood-prone areas to move to safer zones immediately, while rescue operations remain on standby.