Indus River Flood Situation in Sindh: Water Levels Rising, Authorities on Alert

by Aamawaam News Desk | Aug 18, 2025 | Current Affairs

As of August 18, 2025, the Indus River continues to swell as water from the north moves downstream, creating challenges for Sindh’s low-lying areas.

CM ⁦@MuradAliShahPPP⁩ chaired rain emergency meeting.With rain forecast tonight, 120 suction vehicles are ready, 44 choking points being cleared & 150 drains under cleaning. CM directed civic bodies, administration & traffic to stay fully active. Rains have filled Thar dams pic.twitter.com/SexYM5dBBz

— Sindh Chief Minister House (@SindhCMHouse) August 18, 2025

Current Situation

Water Levels: The Indus River is in low flood at Guddu and Sukkur barrages, but officials warn it will likely rise to a medium flood at Guddu within 24 hours.
Upstream Pressure: The river remains in medium flood at Tarbela, Kalabagh, Chashma, and Taunsa barrages, sending increased flows toward Sindh.

Indus River in medium flood at multiple barrages after heavy rainshttps://t.co/ZPgSveyAIJ #monsoon #Flood pic.twitter.com/BmN76gtScM

— The_Nation (@The_Nation) August 18, 2025

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Local Impact

Katcha Areas Affected: Rising water has entered several low-lying villages along Sehwan tehsil, with some cut off from main routes.
Emergency Declared: Authorities have placed protective embankments under emergency watch. In several locations, villagers are reinforcing dikes themselves to save their homes and farmland.

Warnings and Preparedness

NDMA Alerts: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of more heavy rainfall and possible intensification of the monsoon spell in the coming days.
PDMA Sindh Measures: Relief camps are being set up, evacuation plans are ready, and district administrations are on standby to assist vulnerable populations.

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Reservoir Status

Tarbela Dam: 98% capacity
Mangla Dam: 69% capacity
With reservoirs near their peak and rainfall continuing, water pressure downstream is expected to remain high.

Authorities urge residents in low-lying katcha belts to stay alert, follow official instructions, and prepare for possible evacuation if conditions worsen.