ISLAMABAD/LAHORE/SUKKUR, Sept 12 — The Meteorological Department has forecast a new spell of rains from September 16 to 18, affecting Azad Jammu and Kashmir, northern and central Punjab, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
CM @MuradAliShahPPP : Indus flood peak now expected at Guddu on Sept 9 with flows of 800,000 cusecs. Evacuation of vulnerable populations underway; 324k people likely displaced, 128k already moved. Relief/health camps geo-tagged, 9lac livestock vaccinated. #Floods pic.twitter.com/rvwGNqjGCP
— Sindh Chief Minister House (@SindhCMHouse) September 7, 2025
Key Updates
- The rains are expected to be moderate, unlike the torrential downpours in August.
- Authorities have urged local administrations to remain on high alert.
- Several districts, including Multan, Muzaffargarh, Liaquatpur, and Rahim Yar Khan, face heightened flood risk as India continues heavy water releases downstream.
Punjab Situation
- Embankments at Basti Baharan (Multan) collapsed, while a cut was made on Uch Sharif road to protect Multan, leaving nearby villages submerged.
- At Head Panjnad, flood levels surged past 668,000 cusecs, worsening the situation.
- Thousands of acres of crops destroyed in Farid Shah (Qabulah) and Lodhran, with over 2,000 houses under water.
- In Rahim Yar Khan, areas dry for decades are now flooded, forcing mass evacuations.
Sindh Impact
- Floodwaters have now entered Sindh, raising water levels at Guddu and Sukkur barrages.
- Current flows:
- Guddu Barrage inflow: 502,861 cusecs
- Sukkur Barrage inflow: 440,985 cusecs
- Kotri Barrage inflow: 257,754 cusecs
- Several villages in the kachha belt are inundated.
Dams & Reservoirs
- Tarbela and Simli dams have reached maximum capacity.
- Mangla Dam is 92% full.
- Spillways have been opened to release excess water and protect infrastructure.
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