The Sutlej River Flood has turned severe after India released a large quantity of water. More than 327,000 cubic feet per second has reached Ganda Singh Wala, creating an alarming situation.
In Sulemanki, the water flow has risen to 140,000 cubic feet per second. The surge has caused streams to spill over and several areas in four tehsils of Bahawalpur are under water.
At Head Islam, the level has been recorded at 102,000 cubic feet per second. A breach occurred near Fato Wali, adding to the crisis. In Bahawalnagar, riverside villages have been submerged. Communities across the region are struggling after a breach in the Rango Canal.
The Sutlej River Flood has also affected Mailsi Head Siphon. Rising waters have inundated multiple neighborhoods. In Arifwala, one person tragically drowned. Crops standing in Hasilpur have been wiped out, adding economic distress to the natural calamity.
Meanwhile, floodwaters have entered Guddu Barrage in Sindh. The inflow has crossed 357,000 cubic feet per second, as confirmed by the Sindh Rain and Flood Emergency Monitoring Cell.
According to the Sindh Irrigation Department, the inflow at Guddu Barrage is 357,196 cubic feet per second. The outflow stands at 337,746 cubic feet per second. At Sukkur Barrage, the inflow has reached 322,227 cubic feet per second, while the outflow is at 245,220 cubic feet per second. Kotri Barrage is also under stress, with an inflow of 251,558 cubic feet per second and an outflow of 222,553 cubic feet per second.
Tributaries show a slight decline in pressure. Panjnad has reported an inflow of 159,662 cubic feet per second.
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the Sutlej River Flood and the broader flood crisis are being closely monitored. He assured that authorities are on alert and fully prepared to respond. So far, 94 people have been safely evacuated from vulnerable riverine zones.
The current Sutlej River Flood highlights the danger of overflowing barrages and breaches in canals. Communities across Punjab and Sindh are already facing heavy losses as waters continue to rise.