Jhang, August 31, 2025 — The flood situation in Punjab has reached a critical juncture, with approximately 900,000 cusecs of water pouring through the Chenab River in Jhang district, according to DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia.
This unprecedented volume of water has raised severe concerns of structural stress at Trimmu Headworks, downstream from Jhang. Officials caution that breaching may be necessary at Head Muhammadwala near Multan, where downstream flows are predicted to peak at around 700,000 cusecs.
Simultaneously, the Ravi River is discharging nearly 220,000 cusecs, with 211,000 cusecs recorded at Balloki Headworks, and an additional 20,000 cusecs coming from Nankana Sahib, contributing to the overall flood burden.
The Sutlej River, too, is approaching alarming levels—particularly at Ganda Singh Wala, where flows have escalated to over 350,000 cusecs, marking the highest levels seen since 1955.
The confluence of surging inflows from Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers is straining the resilience of Punjab’s flood-control infrastructure. Nearly 750,000 people have already been evacuated, and more than 2,200 villages in Punjab submerged. Over 2 million residents across the region are affected by this deluge.
Downstream regions are also at risk. Sindh province is preparing for an expected “super flood”, with projected water levels at key barrages—Guddu and Sukkur—potentially reaching 900,000 cusecs or more.
Authorities warn that between September 1–3, further heavy rainfall over the upper catchments of these rivers may produce “extremely high to unprecedented flood surges.” This threatens urban centers like Lahore, Gujranwala, and Gujrat, and raises concerns for downstream provinces.