Rising Indus waters threaten villages in Sindh, devastations continue in South Punjab
Flood havoc engulfs Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi rivers: Crops and homes swept away in relentless flood fury: Guddu Barrage water flow surges: Spillways of Rawal Dam opened: 72 towns blacked out as Indus floods ravage Rahim Yar Khan: Flood victims plead for relief
The flow of water in the Indus River at Guddu Barrage has surged to 512,665 cusecs, causing a medium-level flood that has inundated several villages along the Sindh–Punjab border. Floodwaters have cut off many areas, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Friday.
According to the Control Room, water levels at Guddu Barrage will continue to rise over the next 24 hours. Currently, inflow at Guddu is recorded at 512,662 cusecs, while outflow stands at 480,455 cusecs.
The rising waters have submerged sugarcane, cotton, rice, and vegetable fields in riverine tracts, while severe erosion has been reported in Kashmore, putting immense pressure on protective embankments.
Floodwater devastation continues in Alipur Tehsil of Muzaffargarh
Floodwater devastation of the Chenab River continues in Alipur Tehsil of Muzaffargarh, military assistance was also called in view of the emergency situation.
According to flood victims, they have not seen this kind of flood since 1973 and also said that no prior arrangements were made by the government, highlighting the government's negligence. Despite the passage of 5 days, people have not been evacuated from the affected areas, said flood victims.
According to the details, in view of the emergency situation, military assistance was also called in and evacuation of people trapped in massive floods continues. Right now, Pakistan Army is busy with relief activities on Saidpur Road. Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb is also in Alipur to review relief activities.
--Villages in Uch Sharif submerged--
In Uch Sharif, floodwaters from the Sutlej and Chenab rivers have submerged dozens of villages, including Mauza Gumani. Entire communities such as Basti Mastoi, Basti Kalha, Basti Gumani, and Basti Phuleli have been devastated. Victims say many people remain trapped in the flood-hit areas, while others are stranded under the open sky without any government assistance.
--Chenab swallows near Bhawan--
On the bank of the Chenab River, floodwaters have swallowed homes and crops in Sahmal village of Bhawana, Chiniot. Victims complain that no tents or shelters have been provided by the administration, forcing families to spend cold nights under the open sky with their children.
--Low floods in Ravi at Shahkargar--
The Ravi River continues to wreak havoc with a low-level flood at Shakargarh, where erosion threatens the Dera Noor Malik embankment. Locals have demanded urgent protective measures. In Kabirwala, floodwaters have submerged the new building of Haveli Koranga Police Station. With five to six feet of water inside, records are at risk of being destroyed, and prisoners have been shifted to Abdul Hakim Police Station.
--MEPCO cuts electricity in flood-hit towns--
In the Rahim Yar Khan district, floodwaters have wreaked havoc in Khanpur’s Chachran Sharif area. As a precaution, the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) has cut power supply to 72 villages. MEPCO’s Executive Engineer Iqbal Bhutto stated that power will be restored once floodwaters recede.
In nearby Taranda Muhammad Panah, Jando Daya village in Mallah settlement has been completely submerged. Alongside humans, animals face severe food shortages. Families with women and children have taken refuge on protective embankments, awaiting help that has yet to arrive.
--High-level flooding persists in Pakpattan, Arifwala--
High-level flooding persists in the Sutlej River at Pakpattan, with waters reaching near Faridkot, destroying crops and fodder, and submerging numerous homes.
In Arifwala, more villages have been submerged, cutting off ground links, though rescue operations are underway. So far, 40,000 acres of crops have been damaged.
--Sutlej washes away crops in Qaboola, Luddan--
In Qaboola, villages in the Tibi Lal Baig sector lie underwater, crops are washed away, and livestock fodder is in dangerously short supply. Stagnant floodwaters have raised fears of outbreaks of disease.
In Luddan’s Mehru Baloch area, flood devastation continues, forcing families to live under open skies, with children sleeping on the bare ground in rain and sun, amid swarms of mosquitoes causing illness. Victims have appealed to the Punjab Chief Minister for tents and essential supplies.
Rawal Dam's spillways opened--
Meanwhile, in Islamabad, NDMA opened the spillways of Rawal Dam after the water level reached 1,752 feet. Authorities warned of increased flow in Korang Nullah and urged residents of nearby settlements to remain cautious, avoiding attempts to cross the stream or temporary bridges due to rising currents.