Sindh observes mild flood at Guddu and Sukkur areas

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Relief camps were also established in the areas of Sukkur, Rohri, Pannu Aqil, Ghotki and Guddu and people were being shifted to safer places. — Photo by Reuters
KARACHI Sindh observed mild level of flood at Guddu and low level of flood near Sukkur area on Monday.

The flow of water near Guddu reached the level of 300,000 cusecs. Many villages inundated while agencies were helping the people to move to safer places.

Institutes including Army, Rangers, Police and Irrigation officials are on high alert due to flood threat.

A number of people are trapped as the water level continues to rise at Guddu and Sukkur barrages.

According to Irrigation sources the upstream water at Guddu barrage is 300,000 cusecs and expected to reach at 500,000 cusecs within a day or two.

Inlet water at Guddu is 295,000 cusecs while the outlet is 279,000 cusecs.

In Sukkar barrage the reported inflow of water is 210,000 cusecs while outflow is 176,000 cusecs. — DawnNews

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