Several Sindh villages submerged as River Indus bursts its banks

As the Punjab is grappling with the situation arising out of devastating floods, the people of Sindh are now also suffering as the River Indus has burst its banks at several places, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.

River Indus bursts its banks at Khairpur

The road connection between several villages in the katcha area of tehsil Gambat of the district Khairpur was severed after the River Indus, which was in medium flood, burst its banks.  

Residents of villages Haji Muhammad Usman, Amir Bux, Ghulam Nabi, Bachal Narejo, Khanr Narejo, Ali Khan Narejo and others were forced to move to safe locations on mules and boats, after floodwater left these villages completely submerged.

The floodwater also destroyed crops, causing losses of millions of rupees to the farmers.    

Water level at Guddu Barrage continues to rise

Meanwhile, the water level in the River Indus, which had been in low flood at Guddu Barrage for the last four days, continued to rise. 

According to the Control Room, the inflow of water at the site was recorded at over 333,000 cusecs, while the outflow at over 300,000 cusecs.  

The Control Room further said that the water level at Guddu rose by 21,321 cusecs during the last 24 hours due to the water released by India, and was expected to rise further. 

River Indus in medium flood at Obaro

On the other hand, the River Indus was in medium flood at Obaro till last reports came in. 

Several villages adjoining the river were flooded.

The floodwater has also caused the spread of different diseases.

Reporters: Waqar Hussain Mangi, Zubair Ahmad and Sherbaz Baloch