Sindh Floodwaters Begin to Recede, Punjab Rivers Mostly Stable
September 17, 2025
Karachi/Sindh: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced on Wednesday that floodwaters have started to recede at major barrages across the province. Speaking to reporters in Karachi, the CM expressed hope that water levels at the Sukkur Barrage will also decrease soon.
He praised citizens and relevant agencies for their cooperation during the relief operations. “Citizens have followed our instructions and supported relief measures,” Murad said.
Punjab Rivers Flowing Normally; Flood Alerts Remain
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab reported that most major rivers, including the Indus, Jhelum, Ravi, and Chenab, are flowing at normal levels. Low to moderate flooding was observed at some points:
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Chenab River: Low-level flood at Panjnad (194,000 cusecs)
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Sutlej River: Medium-level flood at Ganda Singh Wala; low-level flooding at Sulemanki and Islam headworks
Hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan are reported to be flowing normally. However, PDMA has warned of further rainfall over the next 24 hours in cities including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Lahore, Gujrat, and Sialkot, as the 11th spell of monsoon continues until September 19.
High Floods Reported Earlier at Guddu and Sukkur Barrages
Earlier reports from the Flood Forecasting Division indicated dangerous water levels at Guddu and Sukkur barrages:
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Guddu Barrage: Inflow 605,456 cusecs, Outflow 575,706 cusecs
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Sukkur Barrage: Inflow 571,800 cusecs, Outflow 518,120 cusecs
In Punjab, Head Panjnad (Chenab) and Ganda Singh Wala (Sutlej) were also experiencing medium-level floods.
Impact on Communities and Infrastructure
The flood surge from Guddu reached Sukkur Barrage, submerging riverine areas in Kashmore and Shikarpur and damaging embankments in Khairpur. Crops including cotton were affected, and the Sadhu Bela temple had to close due to rising waters.
In Larkana, 30 villages along the Moria Loop Bund were inundated. Health concerns such as malaria and skin infections are emerging among displaced families.
Flood and water flow situation at major rivers, dams
Rescue and Relief Operations
Joint operations by the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Rescue 1122 continue in Muzaffargarh and surrounding districts. The M-5 Motorway between Multan and Jhangra remains closed near the Chenab River due to submerged lanes.
In Muzaffargarh’s Alipur tehsil, nine deaths have been reported, with fears that casualties may rise as waters recede. Hundreds of villages in Bahawalpur and Uch Sharif remain submerged, while Mouza Jodah in Bahawalnagar has experienced extensive damage to homes and crops.
Authorities continue to monitor river levels closely and urge residents to follow official safety instructions.
