Guddu Barrage
Coverage of Guddu Barrage in the Nexus archive.
- Parts of Punjab, Sindh face urban flooding risk
Parts of Punjab and Sindh in Pakistan face urban flooding risks due to rising water levels in Tarbela and Mangla dams amid monsoon rains. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported 45 deaths in Punjab from flooding, with medium to high flood levels in key rivers and nullahs.
- Rivers may swell again as fresh monsoon spell arrives
Heavy monsoon rains are expected from July 29 to August 5, with warnings of flash floods and landslides in multiple regions. The Indus River is at a medium-flood level at Guddu Barrage, while rescue efforts continue in Lahore as the Prime Minister reviews the monsoon response.
- Irsa increases flows to Sindh after crop damage
Irsa increased water releases downstream of Chashma Barrage to address Sindh's water needs after protests over crop damage, but delays in delivery to critical areas like Kotri Barrage remain a concern. Experts question water storage practices at Chashma, as increased flows were delayed despite Sindh's urgent demand for kharif sowing.