Guddu and Sukkur barrages will continue to be in a “high flood” situation over the next 36 hours, as per the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD).

Meanwhile, Kotri Barrage has now attained a “medium flood” level as water begins to move downstream.

In Punjab, the situation at the rivers is returning to normal as water levels continue to fall on Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej as well as Panjnad barrage on Chenab, as per FFD.

FFD bulletin on Sept 17 as of 10:30am. — X/@ffdlhr
FFD bulletin on Sept 17 as of 10:30am. — X/@ffdlhr

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