Sindh -Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited Guddu Barrage on Sunday with senior provincial ministers and security officials to undergo the flood situation and said the province’s administration was preparing for the possibility of a “super flood” of up to 900,000 CUSSCS.
The main minister was accompanied by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon, Sindh -Art Waterproofing Minister Jam Khan Shoro and Commander Coast Back Admiral Faisal. The delegation arrived at the barrier by helicopter and monitored the river flow and vulnerable areas using maps during the air examination.
In a speech with journalists at the barrier, Shah noted that the water level is currently rising at Ravi and Trimmu. “Although we hope that such large quantities do not reach here, we are still preparing for a super flood, which means 900,000 cuseCs,“ he said.
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He warned that such a situation would immerse the entire Katcha belt and said the provincial administration had made agreements for a complete evacuation of river settlements. “We have maps of all populations, details of residents and livestock counts. These have been shared with the district administration with instructions to coordinate with PDMA, ”he said.
The minister added that the Pakistani navy had expanded considerable support in preparations, while the Pakistani army and rangers were also in coordination with the provincial government. “Our first priority is to prevent loss of life and livestock. District administration makes evacuation plans. PDMA, Pakistan Navy and Army have already deployed 192 boats in Katcha areas,“ Said Shah.
Shah, which highlighted the challenges of flooding control, pointed out that Punjab has designated violations where excess water can be released and its topography allows water to quickly flow back into the river. “Sindh’s terrain is below the river level, which prevents the water from returning quickly. Therefore, dams here must be protected at all costs,” he explained.
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According to the main minister, six points on the right bank of the Indus River remain very vulnerable. “KK bottom section is the most dangerous, while Shahin bottom on the left bank is also sensitive. If the current reaches 800,000 or 900,000 CUSERCS, Shahin Bottom will not withstand the pressure due to its structure. However, protection of this is our leading priority, ”he said.
Shah added that water from Trimmu would take about five days to reach Sindh, giving the administration time to prepare. He urged residents and media representatives to cooperate with the authorities during the evacuation process if necessary.
