Super Dyke breached in Jalalpur as Chenab crosses danger level

Raging floodwaters engulf dozens of villages across southern Punjab: Sutlej swells in Arifwalat: 200 houses swept away in Luddon: Katcha's youth drowns as villages washed away in Kandhkot, Ghotki, Obaro

Published: 09:59 AM, 10 Sep, 2025
Topics, Environment
Super Dyke breached in Jalalpur as Chenab crosses danger level
Caption: --People trying to secure shops from floodwater in Jalalpur, Multan.

In Jalalpur Pirwala, a tehsil of Multan, the water level in the River Chenab continues to rise rapidly, breaching the protective Super Dyke near the adjoining areas of Phurane and Basti Baharan. As floodwaters surged toward nearby settlements, local police began issuing evacuation announcements throughout Jallapur city, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.

Critical flood level of Chenab

According to the report, in Multan, the Chenab has now exceeded its critical flood level of 394.50 feet. While Shershah Road and Head Muhammad Wala Road remain open for light vehicles, authorities have directed heavy traffic toward the Multan-Sukkur Motorway via Vehari and Khanewal roads. Floodwaters have already entered the areas of Basti Gagran Kachor, Mirzapur, and Hasan Kachor, disrupting daily life and displacing families.

20 villages submerged as flood situation worsens in Sutlej River near Arifwala 

The flood situation got serious in Arifwala, Sutlej River as flood disasters continues. According to the details, the floodwater enter more settlements due to high flow, the rescue team rescued the affected people. 20 more villages submerged due to floods, more than 50,000 people affected, 45,000 acres of standing crops also submerged. The roads also submerged in water, cutting of land connections to villages, the education institution still closed due to flood situation and children's education suffers, matriculation exams are also postponed.

Chenab destroys dozens of villages in Bhawana--

In Bhawana, the Chenab's flood surge has submerged dozens of villages and destroyed hundreds of homes. Major graveyards in areas like Moza Suleman, Rehman Colony, and Sherabad have also been impacted, with one cemetery's protective boundary wall completely washed away by the flood.

--Floodwater enters homes in Ahmedpur Sial--

In Ahmedpur Sial, the village of Ghaziabad has also been surrounded by floodwaters, severing all ground access to the nearby town. Water levels have risen to 8 to 9 feet, entering homes and causing extensive damage to property.

--Residents trapped in Uch Sharif floodwaters--

In Uch Sharif, floodwaters have trapped residents in dozens of villages, including Moza Chak Kehl and Moza Gumani. Stranded residents are urgently calling on the administration for immediate rescue operations.

--Qaboola Sharif villages submerged--

In Qaboola Sharif, a devastating flood wave from the Sutlej River has caused further destruction, submerging several villages and destroying crops spread across thousands of acres. Entire communities have been engulfed by the rising waters.

--Skin diseases in flood-hit Arifwala-- 

Similarly, in Arifwala, the Sutlej River’s raging flood has devastated large swathes of farmland, demolished village homes, and left many residents battling waterborne and skin diseases due to prolonged exposure to stagnant water.

--200 houses swept away in Luddon--

In the Luddon area, particularly in Chhajo Dey, over 200 homes were swallowed by floodwaters. Major crops such as cotton, sugarcane, rice, corn, sesame, and fodder have been completely destroyed, dealing a severe blow to local agriculture.

--Guddu Barrage situation--

At Guddu Barrage on the Indus River, the water level has surged past 500,000 cusecs, maintaining a medium-level flood situation for the fourth consecutive day. Experts warn that water levels are expected to rise further in the next 24 hours, posing a serious threat to low-lying riverbank areas. The fast-flowing water is also accelerating erosion along the riverbanks, threatening nearby settlements.

Rescue equipment provided in flood-hit cities

On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, more equipment has been provided for rescue operations in six flood-hit cities.

Rescue boats and other relief equipment have been provided for Multan, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur and Lodhran.

More than 119 more boat operators have also been deployed in six cities of southern Punjab for rescue operations.

As many as 108 boats, 109 rubber boats and 1130 life jackets have arrived for rescue operations of flood victims in Multan.

Moreover, 57 boats, 53 rubber boats for rescue operations in Muzaffargarh and 683 life jackets were provided.

Further, 47 boats, 44 rubber boats and 519 life jackets were provided for flood rescue operation in Rahim Yar Khan.

In addition, 38 boats, 40 rubber boats and 519 life jackets were provided for flood rescue operation in Bahawalpur.

Not less than 19 boats, 18 rubber boats and 546 life jackets were provided for rescue operation in Lodhran.

Emergency evacuation has been started after sudden crack in protective Baloch Wah flood embankment in Baharan, a suburb of Jalalpur Pirwala.

On the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Commissioner Multan and DC arrived with teams. Pak Army and irrigation teams also arrived to fill the crack.

Administration and other relevant agencies officials reached five potentially affected villages.

Announcements for evacuation in affected areas were also made and rescue teams are knocking on the doors of houses and evacuating people.

--Villages in Katcha area submerged--

At Kandhkot, the Indus River is currently experiencing a medium-level flood, submerging the entire surrounding katcha (low-lying riverine) region. Villages such as Durani Mehr and Rais Mengal Chachar have gone underwater, leaving communities displaced. In Rais Mengal Chachar village, a 23-year-old man, Kifayatullah Chachar, drowned in the floodwater. Search efforts for his body are still ongoing.

In the Ghotki district, floodwaters have also inundated the katcha areas of Obaro, prompting residents to evacuate to safer locations.

--Torrential rain at Kirthar mountain range--

Meanwhile, in Dadu, heavy rainfall in the Kirthar mountain range caused torrents in local streams. The Gaj and Nai Angai rivers swelled, flooding the low-lying areas of Kachho and severing land access for several villages from the nearby town of Johi. The floodwaters are expected to enter Manchhar Lake, raising further concerns of overflow.

--Large-scale rain destruction in Thatta--

In Thatta, relentless rain over the past three days has caused large-scale destruction. Several villages have gone underwater, including Murid Jokhio village in Sakro. Many homes were severely damaged, and in some villages, water levels reached up to 4 to 5 feet. In urban Thatta, areas such as Masan Mohalla, Bukhari Mohalla, Sheikh Mohalla, and Gandra Mohalla experienced standing floodwater due to insufficient drainage.

Back in Punjab, although the flood wave from the River Chenab has passed through Bhawana, its aftermath continues to trouble residents. In Moza Suleman and Rehmanabad Colony, dozens of houses were destroyed by the surge. Contaminated and stagnant floodwater has been left behind, causing immense distress among flood victims, with reports of breathing difficulties due to foul smells and rising health hazards.

--Water rising at Bhukan Pattan Bridge--

In Bahawalnagar, the River Sutlej remains in a flood state. At Head Sulemanki, over 137,000 cusecs of water are currently flowing through. At Bhukan Pattan Bridge, water levels continue to rise. So far, 143 villages have been affected, over 129,000 people have been displaced, and more than 100,000 acres of crops have been submerged. Over 40 embankments have been breached, allowing floodwaters to enter residential areas, increasing destruction.

In Pakpattan, floodwaters from the Sutlej have devastated thousands of acres of farmland and several settlements. Affected residents have pleaded with the government for assistance in rebuilding their homes and restoring their livelihoods.

Reporters: Waqas Siddiqui, Waseem Shehzad, Zubair Ahmed Kalwar, Imran Joiya, Shehzad Ahmed, Fakhar Dewan Bhutta, Bilal Shakir Joiya, Sajjad Hussain, Tanveer Hussain, Saleem Mirani, Sherbaz Baloch, Qasim Ali Sheikh, Kamran Korai, Gul Shah, Tahir Jodhiyana, Fakhar Dewan Bhutta, and Mohiuddin
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