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Edhi service sets up medical camp in Alipur in collaboration with local doctors​

Edhi Rescue service has established a medical camp in the flood-hit areas of Muzaffargarh’s Alipur tehsil in collaboration with local doctors.

“Numerous elderly, children and women’s check-ups have been conducted and they have been provided with medicines” at the camp, a statement by Edhi’s Lahore Information Bureau said.

 

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Sindh barrages safe but dykes, bridges still under immense pressure: MPA Mir Nadir Magsi​

Floods always cause damage to dykes and, therefore, a 24-hour struggle is underway to avoid devastation, said Sindh MPA Mir Nadir Magsi, who is considered to be an expert in flood-fighting and has been assigned to oversee the strengthening of different dykes within the Indus course across Northern Dadu Division.

“At this moment, flows from [Guddu and Sukkur barrages] at peak at Moria Loop Bund — one of the most vulnerable to erosion dykes in the region. By tonight or tomorrow, floodwater will start receding,” he said, while supervising the ongoing strengthening work at the bund.

“We are standing on the ‘highly sensitive’ Moria Loop Bund on the right side. In the recent past, floodwater used to flow straight downwards from the spur of this dyke, but now it turns around in a loop and comes back. So, stones are being stocked here. That’s why [more] work on the protective bund is essential, coupled with strict vigilance,” Magsi explained.

 

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Low flood level at Guddu, medium deluge in Indus from Sukkur to Kotri Barrage: FFD​

The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has recorded a low to medium flood along the Indus River.

A low deluge was recorded between the Guddu Barrage (290,819) and Sukkur Barrage (367,090), with the stretch of river between Sukkur and Kotri (327,620) being classified as a medium flood.

 

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Gujrat again faces urban flooding after heavy downpour​

The Gujrat city faces yet another phase of urban flooding following a heavy downpour of two hours yesterday that paralysed the routine life.

Several city areas also received a hailstorm and the power supply remained suspended for at least five to eight hours in the city a day ago.

A couple riding on a motorbike slipped into an open drain along Jinnah Road and got injured. Nearby shopkeepers rescued them.

Almost all city roads remained submerged. The district administration remained busy in making arrangements for draining out water.

 

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Medium flood levels persist at Sukkur, Kotri barrages on Indus River​

Medium flood levels have persisted at the Sukkur and Kotri barrages on the Indus River, according to FFD data last updated at 9am.

The outflows at Sukkur were recorded at over 360,000 cusecs, while those at Kotri were nearly 320,000 cusecs, with “steady” flows at both locations.

The flood level at the Guddu barrage had receded to low.

 

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Sutlej breach submerges 150 villages in Multan, Lodhran, Bahawalpur​

A devastating breach of the Sutlej River at Noraja Bhutta has intensified the crisis in south Punjab, inundating 150 more villages across Multan, Lodhran and Bahawalpur districts. Thousands have been displaced as floodwaters encroached on a 20km stretch near the Multan-Sukkur M-5 Motorway.

In Bahawalpur, villages including Nowshera Jadeed, Saadullahpur, Soiwala, Nai Basti and Basti Chakar were submerged. In Lodhran, Adam Wahan, Munshi Wala, Jhangra and Thali Wala were washed away.

Jalalpur Pirwala remains under water, with authorities reviewing a plan to breach the motorway to redirect floodwaters into the Chenab. A technical committee is expected to deliberate on the plan.

Motorway police spokesperson Imran Shah said the M-5 was closed due to flooding, with diversions set up for travellers. Alternate routes through the national highway from Shah Shams and Uch Sharif interchanges were being provided.

 

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Dry weather expected in flooded areas after monsoon retreats​

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said that the monsoon has retreated and there is no significant weather expected in the coming days.

“Hot and dry weather is expected in flood-affected areas of Punjab and Sindh during the next week,” the PM said in a handout. “The nighttime temperature in upper parts of the country is likely to remain moderately comfortable during the next week, while hot weather is expected in most plain areas of the country during daytime.

 

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The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has recorded a low to medium flood along the Indus River.

A low deluge was recorded between the Guddu Barrage (290,819) and Sukkur Barrage (367,090), with the stretch of river between Sukkur and Kotri (327,620) being classified as a medium flood.

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Floodwaters recede as rivers stabilise in Punjab​

Punjab Relief Commissioner says survey of flood losses will begin soon and compensation will follow transparently

Our Correspondent
September 20, 2025

A resident catches food handouts as he, along with others, stands in a flooded street following monsoon rains and rising water levels of the Chenab River, in Seetpur, Punjab. Photo: REUTERS

LAHORE: The flood situation in Punjab’s rivers has largely normalised after weeks of flooding, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday.

“Water flow in most of Punjab’s rivers has returned to normal,” DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia stated, adding that water levels in flood-hit areas had dropped significantly.

According to a PDMA report, the flow at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej River stands at 104,000 cusecs, while Sulemanki recorded 81,000 cusecs.

On the Chenab, water flows measured 42,000 cusecs at Marala, 44,000 cusecs at Khanki Headworks, 37,000 cusecs at Qadirabad, and 41,000 cusecs at Trimmu Headworks. At Panjnad, the flow reached 133,000 cusecs. The Ravi River recorded 8,000 cusecs at Jassar, 9,000 at Shahdara, 31,000 at Balloki Headworks, and 29,000 at Sidhnai Headworks.

Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed noted that the Mangla Dam is at 96 percent capacity and Tarbela is full, while on the Sutlej, India’s Bhakra Dam has reached 88 percent capacity, Pong Dam 99 percent, and Thein Dam 90 percent.

Read: 38 flood-damaged roads reopened in Faisalabad

He said despite the easing of river conditions, the floods have caused significant damage. More than 4,700 villages were affected, with 4.755 million people hit by the disaster, the Relief Commissioner reported.

Providing details about casualties, Nabeel Javed said the PDMA had confirmed 127 deaths caused by floods in various incidents. “In line with the chief minister’s instructions, compensation will be provided to affected citizens,” he said.

He further added that a survey to estimate losses would soon begin, after which compensation would be delivered “through a transparent and simple procedure.”

 

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1,006 perished, over 3m rescued in nationwide operations during floods: NDMA​

Punjab accounted for the highest number of fatalities, with 304 deaths, over thousand injured nationwide

Web Desk
September 21, 2025

Residents stand at their partially submerged house as they wait to evacuate a flooded area, following monsoon rains and rising water levels of the Chenab River, in Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab. Photo : REUTERS

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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has revealed that at least 1,006 people have lost their lives during recent rains and floods while 3.02 million individuals have been rescued in flood-hit regions across Pakistan since June 26.

The authority on Sunday released fresh figures, revealing that torrential rains and flash floods had prompted 5,768 rescue operations nationwide. During these operations, 273,524 relief items were distributed, while 662,098 people received medical treatment at 741 camps established under the coordinated efforts of the NDMA, Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs), the Pakistan Army, and other rescue services.

The NDMA figures show Punjab accounted for the highest number of fatalities, with 304 deaths — including 110 children, 143 men, and 51 women. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) reported 504 deaths, that included 90 children, 338 men, and 76 women.

Sindh reported 80 deaths, including 35 children, while Balochistan confirmed 30 fatalities. Gilgit-Baltistan lost 41 people, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) 38, and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) nine.

Flood-related incidents also left 1,063 people injured nationwide. Punjab again reported the highest number of injuries, with 661 individuals affected. K-P reported 218 injuries, Sindh 87, Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) 52, AJK 37, Balochistan five, and ICT three.

Punjab reported the highest number of rescues, with 2.81 million people evacuated through 4,749 operations. Sindh followed with 184,011 rescues in 753 operations, while K-P evacuated 14,317 people in 211 operations.

According to NDMA, 12,569 homes have been damaged nationwide, 4,128 destroyed and 8,441 partially damaged — while floods have also claimed 6,509 livestock.

Relief distributions included tents, blankets, hygiene kits, ration bags, and food packs, alongside equipment such as solar panels, de-watering pumps, and generators. A total of 1,690 camps were established, comprising 741 medical camps that treated over 662,000 people and 949 relief camps providing shelter to 152,252 individuals.

At least 239 bridges and 1,981km of roads have been destroyed or damaged. K-P reported the loss of 52 bridges and 437km of roads, AJK 94 bridges and 201km of roads, and G-B 87 bridges with 20km of roads.

The NDMA said that coordinated efforts to deliver relief supplies, restore infrastructure, and support rehabilitation are still continuing.
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Sindh flood threat eases as river flows recede​

Sindh govt relocates thousands from riverine areas to safer locations

Web Desk
September 22, 2025

The Indus swells into a medium flood downstream of Kotri Barrage on Tuesday, fuelled by heavy rains in the upcountry and Sindh. Photo: PPI

The Provincial Rain and Flood Emergency Monitoring Cell on Monday reported declining Indus flows across Sindh, easing fears of a super flood as monsoon rains end and upstream levels drop.

According to the latest data, Guddu Barrage recorded an inflow of 260,309 cusecs with an outflow of 231,545 cusecs. At Sukkur Barrage, inflow stood at 261,554 cusecs and outflow at 206,434 cusecs. Kotri Barrage registered an inflow of 364,041 cusecs and an outflow of 339,486 cusecs.

The Meteorological Department said Kotri remains at a medium flood level, while Guddu and Sukkur continue to experience low-level flooding. Officials noted that the risk of a super flood in Sindh has now been averted as the river flowing from Punjab has receded.

As a precautionary measure, the Sindh government had already relocated thousands of residents from the riverine (katcha) areas to safer locations.

Morning drizzle

Drizzle and showers in different parts of the city of Karachi, early in the morning, turned the weather pleasant. Drizzle was reported in areas including the Old City area, Saddar, Clifton, and PECHS. In some localities, such as Saddar, M.A. Jinnah Road, and Keamari, the sky remained partly to fully cloudy.

Due to low-level clouds moving in from the sea, the spell of light rain may continue, while the humidity level has reached 77 per cent. Karachi’s weather is expected to remain cloudy until September 25.

Monday and Tuesday, most districts of Sindh are likely to experience hot and dry weather, though the coastal belt may see partly cloudy skies.

Yesterday, the maximum temperature recorded in Karachi was 32°C. By the end of the month, the temperature is expected to rise, with heat intensity gradually increasing.

Punjab floods

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday visited flood-hit areas of Bahawalnagar to review the ongoing flood relief activities. She visited the flood relief camp established in the Technical College, Bahawalnagar and inquired about the facilities being provided to the flood-affected people in the camp.

She also visited the school temporarily established for the flood-affected children and interacted with them. On this occasion, the District Administration of Bahawalnagar gave a detailed briefing to the Punjab Chief Minister about the ongoing rescue and relief operation and the situation in the flood-hit areas.

 

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Kotri past peak but medium flood persists​

Mohammad Hussain Khan | Imran Gabol | Qurban Ali Khushik September 29, 2025

• Flood pressure mounts in Nawabshah; rescue efforts intensify
• Punjab govt sets Oct 4 deadline to plug Sutlej breaches
• M5 still shut as over 200 villages inundated in south Punjab
• China airlifts tents, blankets for flood-hit families

HYDERABAD/DADU/ LAHORE: Kotri Barrage passed the peak of its medium flood on Saturday but remained in a medium-flood state through Sunday evening.

On Saturday morning, Kotri recorded 421,075 cusecs upstream and 393,560 cusecs downstream, easing to 412,965 and 386,650 cusecs by noon.

On Sunday, upstream flows were 387,808 cusecs with 362,253 cusecs downstream; some 25,555 cusecs were drawn for the barrage’s four canals. Flood peaks have already moved past Guddu and Sukkur barrages, where flows have normalised.

Meanwhile, high pressure persisted along the Indus at Nasri Bund, Lakhhat Bund, Mid Bangli Bund and Amri Bridge, leading to intensified rescue efforts.

Rescue 1122 Shaheed Benazirabad evacuated dozens of residents from Ali Khan Mari village to safer locations and helped move livestock and belongings.

Officials have termed the situation “alarming” and urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant and cooperate with rescue teams. Local authorities said they were monitoring embankments and stood ready to take further protective measures.

The Punjab government has set Oct 4 as the deadline to plug all broken embankments along the Sutlej to contain flooding that has submerged more than 200 villages across Multan, Bahawalpur and Lodhran districts. The villages of Multan’s tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala, Lodhran and Uch Sharif were submerged after Noraja Bhutta embankment at the Sutlej River broke due to extremely high water flow 15 days ago.

The floodwater passed from these breaches and rose around the Multan-Sukkur Motorway (M5) from Jhangra in the Bahawalpur district to Jalalpur Pirwala. The floodwater passed through M5 after breaching it at several points and created a 20km to 25km-long inland lake between Gilani Road and the motorway.

Due to the breaches, the motorway has been closed for traffic from Uch Sharif interchange to Jalalpur Pirwala for the last 15 days.

The closure of all traffic between southern and central Punjab has disrupted supply chains and stranded thousands of vehicles and forced travellers onto perilous alternative routes.

 

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Billions lost: Floods spark agri-emergency call​

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NAROWAL: Stranded farmers, their livestock and tractors are brought to safety on a raft (locally known as Baira). Pakistan Business Forum has urged the government to evolve a new flood strategy.—M. Arif/White Star

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has called for the immediate declaration of an agricultural emergency as widespread flooding devastates large swathes of Punjab and threatens similar destruction in Sindh, jeopardising national food security and economic stability.

In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the forum said preliminary assessments indicated the loss of approximately 60 per cent of the rice crop, 35pc of cotton, and 30pc of sugarcane in central and southern Punjab.

Over 1.8 million people across the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej river basins have reportedly been severely affected, with floodwaters now moving southwards along the Indus River.

“The scale of devastation is staggering,” the letter stated, warning that key agricultural targets set for the current fiscal year may now be unattainable. It cautioned that Sindh could soon face a similar catastrophe if immediate preventive measures are not taken.

The PBF stated that losses have already run into billions of rupees, endangering rural livelihoods and placing additional stress on the broader economy. It emphasised that unless swift, coordinated action is taken, the crisis could spiral into a protracted humanitarian and economic emergency.

PBF warns 60pc of rice, 35pc of cotton and 30pc of sugarcane lost in Punjab; calls for loans, reforms to combat flood devastation

Calling the situation unprecedented, the forum proposed that the federal government officially declare an Agricultural Emergency and initiate immediate relief measures, including the provision of interest-free loans of up to Rs2 million for small and medium-sized farmers to support replantation and recovery efforts.