The Provincial Emergency Monitoring Cell of Rain and Flood has reported significant changes in the Sindh water situation, with strong increases in the inputs and exits in the main barriers.
In Trimmu Barge, water inlets increased by 112,576 CUSECs in the last 12 hours, reaching 488,169 Cusecs, with outputs recorded at the same level.
In Panjnad Barge, the entrance and the output flow were stable at 345,047 CUSECs, influencing in Guddu and Sukkur Barge downstream.
Guddu Barge registered tickets of 366,151 Cusecs and exits of 328,487 Cusec, and a large flood wave is expected to pass today.
The authorities have warned that fluctuating water levels can make the situation worse in nearby areas. Residents of the Sehwan river belt have received instructions to evacuate.
The Minister of Special Taxes and Taxes of Sindh, Mikesh Kumar Chawla, said that all the necessary arrangements had been completed to administer the waters of the floods and that the officials were closely monitoring.
The president of the Sindh Assembly, Syed Owais Qadir Shah, during a visit to Sukkur Barge, said the true scale of the situation would be clear once the flood wave reached Panjnad and Guddu.
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In Sukkur Barge, the inputs were recorded at 329,990 Cusec and exits to 281,985 Cusec, bringing unusual changes in water levels and affecting the surrounding areas.
Kotri Barge reported inputs of 245,452 cusecs and exits of 226,497 Cusecs, above normal levels and impacting the river flows more downstream.
Rain death toll
At least 907 people have lost their lives and another 1044 wounds so far in the rain and incidents related to floods throughout the country, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) declared.
According to NDMA statistics, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reported the largest number of deaths with 502 deaths and 218 injuries. In Punjab, 223 people died and 654 wounds, while Sindh recorded 58 deaths and 78 injuries during the monsoon season.
Balochistan reported 26 deaths and five injuries, while Gilgit-Baltistan recorded 41 deaths and 52 injuries due to rains, sudden floods and landslides. In addition, 38 deaths were reported in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and nine in Islamabad.
The NDMA also pointed out that 6,180 won perished and 7,848 houses were damaged by rain and flood -related incidents.
Meanwhile, NDMA has issued a warning of warning of possible urban floods and rays in parts of Islamabad and northern Punjab due to the development of a strong weather system.
According to NDMA, a heavy rain is expected accompanied by thunderstorms and rays in Murree, Galiyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Atock, Chakwal and Jhelum. “The formation of imposing cumulonimbus clouds, triggered by intense heat, can cause strong downpours and rays,” said the NDMA.
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He warned that mountainous areas could experience landslides, while heavy rains could damage weak infrastructure and cause power outages.
The NDMA advised residents to stay away from weak trees and structures, spend vehicles in safe places and avoid unnecessary trips.
Boat caps
At least five people, including a woman and four children, lost their lives after a boat that transported the victims of the flood overturned during an evacuation operation in Jalpur Pirwala on Saturday, the authorities confirmed.
According to the 1122 rescue, more than 20 people were on board when the boat climbed into the strong water currents. The rescue teams responded quickly and managed to save more than a dozen people.
“Our volunteers risked their lives and rescued more than 12 people from the furious waters,” said Rescue 1122 spokesman, adding that the unfortunate accident occurred during a flood relief operation in the fine region.
The general director of PDMA, Irfan Ali Kathia, ordered the authorities to ensure that the injured receive the best medical treatment and ordered that evacuation efforts must prioritize security. “Private or official rescue ships should not be overloaded under any circumstances,” he said.
The rescue spokesman added that until now, more than 9,000 people have been rescued from the areas affected by floods in fine, while more than 350,000 people and more than 300,000 cattle have been evacuated beforehand to safer places.
