Sindh -chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited the Guddu dam on Sunday with main provincial ministers and security officials to review the flood situation, saying that the provincial administration was preparing for the possibility of a “super flood” of 900,000 brackets.
The chief minister was accompanied by the Sindh’s main minister Sharjeel Memon, the Minister of Irrigation of the Sindh, Jam Khan Shoro and the Commander of the Counter-Admiral Faisal. The delegation arrived at the dam by helicopter and watched the river flow and the vulnerable areas using cards during the air investigation.
Addressing the journalists of the dam, Shah noted that the water levels are currently increasing in Ravi and Trimmu. “”Although we hope that these high volumes will not reach here, we are always preparing for a super flood, which means 900,000 cuses,“” He said.
Read: Sindh Braces for a strong flood in early September
He warned that such a situation would overwhelm the entire Katcha belt and declared that the provincial administration had made arrangements for a complete evacuation of the river colonies. “”We have cards from all the populations, details of residents and the number of cattle. These were shared with the district administration with instructions to coordinate with the PDMA, “he said.
The chief minister added that the Pakistani navy had provided significant support in preparations, while the Pakistani army and the Rangers were also in coordination with the provincial government. “Our first priority is to prevent loss of lives and livestock.“” Said Shah.
Stressing the challenges of flood management, Shah stressed that Punjab has appointed violation points where excess water can be released and its topography allows water to quickly return to the river. “Sindh’s ground is below the level of the river, which prevents water from coming back quickly. This is why the embankments here must be protected at all costs, ”he explained.
Find out more: floods can have an impact on 1.65 m in 14 Sindh districts
According to the chief minister, six points on the right bank of the industrial river remain very vulnerable. “”The KK Bund section is the most dangerous, while Shahin Bund on the left bank is also sensitive. If the flow rate reaches 800,000 or 900,000 brains, Shahin Bund will not resist pressure due to its structure. Protecting it, however, is our main priority, “he said.
Shah added that Trimmu would take around five days to reach the Sindh, giving the time to prepare the administration. He urged residents and media representatives to cooperate with the authorities during the evacuation process if necessary.
