The historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur - one of the holiest Sikh religious sites - has been hit by devastating floods after India released millions of cusecs of water into rivers flowing towards Pakistan.
According to local reports, floodwaters have surrounded the Gurdwara complex, submerging its boundary walls and nearby areas.
The sight has caused deep concern among the Sikh community worldwide, as Kartarpur holds immense religious and cultural significance.

Widespread destruction in Punjab
The latest flood situation has wreaked havoc across Punjab, where crops have been washed away, infrastructure has been damaged, and thousands of residents displaced.
🚨 Raging floodwaters storm into the holy Gurdwara Darbar Sahib #Kartarpur a sanctity drowned, faith shaken.
— Rizwan Shah (@rizwan_media) August 27, 2025
A brutal chapter in India’s water war against Pakistan, where even sacred ground isn’t spared from destruction. pic.twitter.com/HqV5F04aS0
Authorities fear that if water levels continue to rise, the Kartarpur Corridor and its surrounding settlements could face severe and lasting damage.
Sikh community voices concern
Local residents and members of the Sikh community have appealed to the government of Pakistan, as well as international organizations, to take urgent steps to safeguard the Gurdwara.
The fear of further rainfall and high-level floods, as predicted by the Meteorological Department, has intensified their worries.







