River conditions improved across much of the system on Wednesday, with the Indus holding a low-level flood at Kotri Barrage and inflows declining at Guddu and Sukkur.
Officials said downstream releases stayed stable despite a small rise at Kotri, reflecting careful regulation and steadying trends upstream.
Kotri holds low flood; upstream inflows decline
Flood Forecasting Division data show Kotri inflows at 304,388 cusecs and outflows at 289,098 cusecs, a 24-hour inflow increase of 3,535 cusecs with no change in downstream discharge.
At Sukkur, inflows reached 569,890 cusecs with outflows at 518,120 cusecs, a 1,910-cusec dip in inflow over the day.
Guddu registered inflows of 551,851 cusecs and outflows of 523,842 cusecs, a sharper 53,607-cusec decline.
Authorities said the pattern points to gradual normalisation while maintaining vigilance.
Punjab rivers normal; Sutlej moderate at Ganda Singh Wala
Punjab’s PDMA reported normal flows in the Indus, Jhelum, and Ravi, and in the Chenab at Marala, Khanki, Qadirabad, and Trimmu.
The Sutlej remains at medium flood at Ganda Singh Wala, with low-level conditions at Sulemanki and Head Islam.
At Panjnad, a low-level flood persists, easing to 194,000 cusecs. District administrations remain on alert to respond fast if levels change.
Reservoirs strong as relief work accelerates
Federal Minister Moeen Wattoo confirmed Panjnad’s fall and said high-level classifications continue at Guddu and Sukkur, while Kotri stays in low flood with steady flows.
Tarbela has been at 100% capacity since August 27, and Mangla is at 96% with four feet of storage remaining.
The government is assessing damages and accelerating relief to affected families to keep recovery moving.
Rain forecast for north and central Punjab; advisories issued
PDMA forecast rain in most districts over the next 24 hours as the 11th monsoon spell continues through September 19.
A rise in hill-stream flows is possible in Rawalpindi, Murree, and Galiyat on September 18–19.
Showers are expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Lahore, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Okara, Sahiwal, Kasur, Jhang, Sargodha, and Mianwali.
Authorities urged residents to follow local advisories and avoid riverbanks during peak flows.
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