Originally known as Lloyd Barrage, it was considered an engineering marvel when completed in 1932, capable of discharging 1.4 million cubic metres of water per second. PHOTO: AFP
The Sindh Irrigation department on Friday suspended supply of water from Sukkur Barrage to all the off-taking canals as emergency repair work has been started to restore two damaged gates of the barrage.
“Damages have been detected in Gate Nos 44 and 47 of Sukkur Barrage at 7:20pm, on June 20,” said a news statement.
The statement added all gates are fully opened to evacuate the upstream pond.
Consequently, the supply to all canal off-taking from Sukkur Barrage, i.e., Nara, Rohri, Khairpur East, Khairpur West, Northern Dadu, Rice and NW Canal has been suspended.
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