The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warned of an exceptionally high flood situation developing in the Indus River, cautioning that flows could reach up to 1.2 million cusecs in the coming days.
According to NDMA, between September 3 and 4, flows ranging from 900,000 to 950,000 cusecs are expected to pass through Panjnad Headworks. In case of embankment breaches or diversions, flows may surge between 825,000 and 900,000 cusecs.
At Guddu Barrage, NDMA has forecast inflows between 800,000 and 1.1 million cusecs from September 5 to 6, while Sukkur Barrage is likely to face similar flows between September 6 and 7. Kotri Barrage may see water flows of 800,000 to 1 million cusecs from September 8 to 9.
