Flood emergency proclaimed as the Sutlej River approaches dangerous levels.

The Sutlej River is experiencing significant flooding after India discharged water at around 327,000 cubic feet per second to Ganda Singh Wala.

Sulemanki’s water levels have risen to 140,000 cubic feet per second, flooding adjacent communities and waterways in four Bahawalpur tehsils.

At Head Islam, levels were measured at 102,000 cubic feet per second, with a breach reported near Fato Wali. In Bahawalnagar, riverside settlements have been submerged, and numerous communities have been affected by a breach in the Rango Canal.

Additionally, rising water levels near Mailsi Head Siphon have flooded several localities. Tragically, one person drowned in Arifwala, and standing crops were destroyed in Hasilpur.

The Sindh Irrigation Department states that the Guddu Barrage has an inflow of 357,196 cubic feet per second and an outflow of 337,746 cubic feet per second.

At the Sukkur Barrage, the inflow is 322,227 cubic feet per second and the outflow is 245,220 cubic feet. The Kotri Barrage has an inflow of 251,558 cubic feet per second and an outflow of 222,553 cubic feet/second.

There has been a slight decrease in water flow in tributaries, with Panjnad recording an inflow of 159,662 cubic feet per second.

Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the flood situation in Sindh is under close observation, and relevant agencies are prepared for necessary actions. Over 94 individuals have already been evacuated from riverine areas.