Sukkur Barrage Gates 44 and 47 damaged, suspending water supply to off-taking canals; emergency repairs ongoing.

Sukkur Barrage's Gates 44 and 47 have suffered damages, leading to the suspension of water supply to off-taking canals. The Sindh Irrigation department has started emergency repair work on the damaged gates. Consequently, all canal off-taking from Sukkur Barrage, including Nara, Rohri, Khairpur East, Khairpur West, Northern Dadu, Rice, and NW Canal, have been put on hold until the restoration process is completed.

June 21, 2024
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