LAHORE, KARACHI – The inflow of water at Kotri Barrage on the Indus River continues to decline, yet low-lying Kacha areas remain submerged, prompting the spread of various diseases. Life in the villages of Narowal has still not returned to normal, even weeks after the floods.
Over the past 24 hours, water flow at Kotri Barrage decreased by 25,000 cusecs, bringing the total to 387,000 cusecs. Despite the reduction, moderate-level flooding continues in the region. In Jamshoro District, several villages along the Kacha areas remain waterlogged, raising serious public health concerns due to the stagnant floodwaters.
In Jalalpur tehsil of Multan, repair and reconstruction of the Nuraja Bhutta embankment has been completed. The 1,250-foot breach caused by the floods has been filled, and the embankment has been reinforced and expanded to 3,450 feet to provide stronger protection. Similarly, near Hafizwala on the motorway side, authorities repaired 23,000 feet of distributary track and a 283-foot breach in the fourth canal. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz lauded the Irrigation Minister and his team for their timely response.
Meanwhile, in Shakargarh Tehsil of Narowal, more than two dozen villages remain disrupted a full month after the River Ravi flood wave, highlighting the ongoing challenges for residents. Additionally, the M-5 Motorway, impacted by the floods, has remained closed for the 17th consecutive day, with authorities stating that reopening depends on a further reduction in water levels in the surrounding areas.