Flash flood of Chenab drifts towards Head Panjnad
While the upsurge sprees through Punjab, areas of Sindh are also likely to be stormed by flood.
MULTAN (Dunya News) — The ferocious floodwaters of River Chenab have entered Multan after passing through Ahmedpur, Abdul Hakeem and Kabirwala on Friday, Dunya News reported. Moving downstream through Punjab, the torrent has wreaked havoc in the low-lying city areas as several people have been evacuated by District administration. Relief camps have been set and the rescue operations are continuing to shift people to safer places. The huge torrents pose the serious most threat to the city of Multan and adjoining areas since the dykes at Head Muhammad Wala and Shershah Bund have been blown up.
Consequently, Shujabad and Muzafargarh are also likely to be plagued by the flash floods. According to authorities, the unprecedented flow is likely to drift towards Head Panjnad passing through Jalalpur and finally crossing into River Sindh.
Near head Panjnad, the surrounding region consisting of Alipur, Uch Sharif and Mithankot would be inundated by heavy flows of water. Moreover the rest of the adjoining areas including Rajanpur, Khanpur, Rahimyar Khan and Sadiqabad would also be at the risk of being engulfed by the gushing flash floods. Thereafter, the flood waters are expected to reach Gudu Barrage. While the upsurge sprees through Punjab, areas of Sindh including Mathelu, Gotki, Jacobabad, Panu Akil are also likely to be stormed by the high flood. The torrent might draw near the Sukkur Barrage causing a high risk to the neighbouring region inclusive of Rohri and Sukkur. Moreover, the floodwaters may also hit some areas of Larkana and Khairpur. From Khairpur, the heavy flow will pass through Mohenjo-daro, Nowshero Feroz, Dadu, Moro, Sehvan Sharif, Jamshoro, Nawabshah and Hyderabad and reach the Kotri Barrage from where it is likely to fall into the Arabian Sea.
