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Sindh Flood Threat Eases as Water Levels Recede; 146,000 People Relocated to Safety
Relief in Sindh Water flow in rivers recedes from 700,000 to 300,000 cusecs at Mithankot. Govt relocates 146,492 residents from katcha areas; health camps assist thousands.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-09-11
Sindh Flood Threat Eases as Water Levels Recede; 146,000 People Relocated to Safety

KARACHI — The threat of massive flooding in Sindh has eased after water levels in the eastern rivers showed a significant decline, officials confirmed on Thursday.

According to irrigation data, water flow that had surged to over 700,000 cusecs earlier this week has now reduced to 300,000 cusecs at Mithankot. At Panjnad, the combined waters of the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers measured 690,000 cusecs two days ago, of which nearly half reached Mithankot. On Wednesday, fresh inflows at Panjnad were recorded at 581,913 cusecs.

At Guddu Barrage, after experiencing a high flood in the morning, water levels receded within hours, though medium flood levels continue at both Guddu and Sukkur barrages. Kotri Barrage, further downstream, is currently experiencing a low flood. Latest readings showed upstream flows at Guddu at 496,212 cusecs, while downstream flows at Taunsa Barrage fell to 164,681 cusecs.

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the government is continuing the relocation of residents from katcha (riverine) areas to safer zones. In the past 24 hours alone, 4,881 people were evacuated, bringing the total number of relocated residents to 146,492.

He added that medical support remains a priority, with 163 fixed and mobile health centers established across flood-hit regions. Over the past 24 hours, 5,296 people received treatment through these facilities.

Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious despite the improving flood situation, as fluctuations in river inflows may continue in the coming days.
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