The Flood Forecasting Division at the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) today issued a significant flood forecast for the River Indus at Guddu and Sukkur in Sindh Province, Pakistan.
Pakistan. Azad Jammu and Kashmir, 2014
A raging River Jhelum in District Bagh as a result of the recent monsoon floods that have severely hit the provinces of Punjab and Gilgit Baltistan, and the state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
With the amount of rain in the catchment areas of Pakistan’s river network, it was always likely that flooding would be seen downstream, particularly along the Indus in northern Sindh, where many of Pakistan’s rivers meet (see diagram below).
Levels of the Indus are expected to reach “Very High Flood Level” at Guddu in Jacobabad District in the north of Sindh Province between 15 and 16 September. Similar high levels are expected at Sukkur between 16 and 17 September 2014.
The Districts of Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Jacobabad, Ghotki, Shikarpur and Sukkur are likely to be flooded.
The Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shad, said today that as many as 3.5 million people could be affected by flooding across the province.
Pakistan Floods Update
- Flooding affected 1.1 million people in 3 provinces – Punjab, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan 257 deaths – Punjab (179) Azad Kashmir (64) Gilgit-Baltistan (14)
- Nearly 10,000 houses damaged, almost 3,000 completely destroyed
- 127,655 people evacuated
- 360 relief camps set up
Pakistan. Azad Jammu and Kashmir, 2014
A raging River Jhelum in District Bagh as a result of the recent monsoon floods that have severely hit the provinces of Punjab and Gilgit Baltistan, and the state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan. Azad Jammu and Kashmir, 2014
A view of destruction in the wake of the recent monsoon floods that have severely hit the provinces of Punjab and Gilgit Baltistan, and the state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan. Azad Jammu and Kashmir, 2014
A response team member of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society issues an alert on a mega phone to people near the junction of Jhelum and Neelum rivers in Muzaffarabad district.
Controlled Breach on Chenab River
According to local media, Pakistan authorities have been attempting to ease pressure on embankments and dykes by making controlled breaches along the Chenab River near Trimmu. The aim of the breach was mainly to save the Jhang city and Trimmu Headworks. As many as 200 village in the area are likely to suffer flooding as a result, affecting 200,000 people.
Pakistan Flood Routing Model
This simplified diagram of Pakistan’s river system shows why PMD expect levels of the Indus to rise.
