The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Lahore has issued a high flood alert as water levels in major rivers of Punjab cross dangerous limits. Multiple districts are at risk of severe flooding as the situation worsens.
Rising Water Levels in Punjab Rivers
Sutlej River Flood at Ganda Singh Wala
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Current flow: 319,295 cusecs
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Design capacity: 250,000 cusecs
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Extra pressure: 70,000 cusecs above limit
Kasur and nearby villages are under immediate danger. The flood wave from Sutlej is now heading towards Bahawalnagar, Vehari, and Bahawalpur.
Chenab River Flood at Trimmu Barrage
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Current flow: 543,579 cusecs
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Design capacity: 875,000 cusecs
The flood has already hit Jhang and Chiniot, and now pressure is moving towards Multan and Muzaffargarh.
Ravi River Flood at Balloki and Sadhnai
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Current flow: 139,000 and 123,000 cusecs
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Nearing full capacity
Flood danger is rising for Lahore, Kasur, Khanewal, and nearby villages as Ravi continues to swell.
Panjnad Barrage Under Heavy Pressure
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Current flow: 564,604 cusecs
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Design capacity: 650,000 cusecs
In the next 24–48 hours, Bahawalpur, Muzaffargarh, and Multan’s low-lying areas will face serious flood pressure.
Flood Forecast for the Next 3–5 Days
Sutlej Flood Wave Moving Downstream
Water released from India into Sutlej is flowing through Ganda Singh, Sulemanki, and Islam headworks, putting more pressure on Panjnad Barrage.
Chenab and Ravi Adding More Water
Both Chenab and Ravi rivers will meet at Panjnad, where combined flow may reach 650,000–700,000 cusecs, crossing safe limits.
Punjab Districts in Danger
Within 48 hours, Multan, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur, and Kot Mithan will come under extreme flood pressure.
Sindh Flood Threat Ahead
As soon as the flood passes Panjnad, it will reach Guddu and Sukkur Barrages in Sindh within 2–3 days. If flow reaches 700,000 cusecs, large-scale evacuation may be required in Sindh’s low-lying districts.
Districts on High Flood Alert Today
The most vulnerable areas include:
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Kasur
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Jhang
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Chiniot
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Multan
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Muzaffargarh
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Bahawalnagar
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Vehari
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Bahawalpur
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Lahore
Conclusion: Punjab Faces Severe Flood Risk
The combined floodwaters of Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi are creating one of the most dangerous situations Punjab has faced in years. Even with strong barrages, the rising water levels are putting massive pressure on surrounding towns and villages.
Authorities are on high alert, and people living near riverbanks are strongly advised to stay updated on the flood forecast in Pakistan and be ready for evacuation if necessary.
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