Water levels in the Indus River are changing significantly at key barrages in Sindh. According to recent reports, the river’s flood at Guddu Barrage is easing, while at Sukkur Barrage, the flow continues to increase. Downstream at Kotri Barrage, flood levels remain lower.At Guddu Barrage, inflow has dropped to about 612,269 cusecs and outflow to 582,942 cusecs, showing a decrease compared to earlier higher readings. This reduction indicates that floodwaters from upstream are gradually subsiding at that location. However, despite the drop, a “very high flood” condition still exists there.Sukkur Barrage, located further downstream, is experiencing a rising flood flow. Recent data shows an inflow of 488,820 cusecs and an outflow of 438,390 cusecs at this barrage. The water passing through Sukkur comes from Guddu and from other upstream sources. As floodwaters move southwards, Sukkur is being prepared for heavier discharge.Kotri Barrage, which is farther downstream still, is in a low-flood state. Current inflows and outflows there are considerably lower than at Sukkur and Guddu. Forecasts suggest that when the flood wave from upstream fully reaches Kotri, flows could pick up and possibly enter high flood level ranges in the coming days.Because of the changing patterns, many low-lying and river-adjacent villages near Guddu and Sukkur are under risk. Authorities have issued warnings and are carrying out relief operations. Large zones of farmland have been flooded. In Sindh, more than 160,000 people have been relocated to safer places, and emergency health services have been set up to assist them.Officials say that while the situation at Guddu is improving slowly, caution remains necessary. Downstream areas are still vulnerable if flows accelerate from upstream, especially around Sukkur and Kotri. Monitoring of all barrages, maintenance of protective dikes, and readiness of relief services are being maintained.In short, the flood crest appears to be passing through parts of Sindh: receding at Guddu, building at Sukkur, and likely to reach Kotri soon. The government and disaster-management teams are keeping close watch as the river systems adjust with changing inflows and rainfall patterns.
