Floodwaters hit Rajanpur as India discharges water in Indus River

A surge in the Indus River has entered Rajanpur after India released water, causing water levels to rise dangerously at Rojhan. Reports suggest that flooding has swept through several settlements, including Kacha Mianwali, Kacha Mandri, Miran Pur, Kacha Chohan, and Dera Dildar, leaving entire communities submerged.

Thousands of acres of crops including cotton and moong have been destroyed, plunging farmers and residents into crisis.

Homes and schools are underwater, while rescue teams continue operations to shift people to safer locations.

According to officials, Punjab Police and the district administration have urged residents of flood-prone areas to evacuate immediately.

Relief camps and tent villages have been established to accommodate displaced families, though many victims are still using private boats to move to higher ground.

Meanwhile, earlier this week, India released additional water into the Sutlej River, sparking fears of yet another flooding wave.

A high flood alert was issued downstream of Harike and Ferozepur barrages in India, with the Indian High Commission formally notifying Islamabad of the looming threat.

The Ministry of Water Resources has informed all provincial chief secretaries and concerned departments about the water situation.

Yesterday also an alert of India’s water release into the Sutlej River was issued.

A flood stream after devastating the central Punjab region currently passing through the south Punjab.

The flood flow will move onward to Guddu Barrage in Sindh from Punjnad headworks.

The water inflow and outflow at Trimmu Barrage were 2,79,908 cusecs, Sindh Information Department has stated.

The water inflow and outflow at Punjnad Headworks have been 4,75,129 cusecs.

The water inflow at Guddu Barrage has surged to 502,844 cusecs while the outflow has been 492,443 cusecs, Sindh’s information department said.

The water inflow and outflow in Indus River at Sukkur Barrage has increased to 400,405 cusecs and 382,355 cusecs, respectively, the information department shared.

The water inflow and outflow in the river at downstream at Kotri Barrage has been 253, 145 cusecs and 251,745 cusecs, respectively.

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