The Sindh Prime Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited the bombing of GUDDU on Sunday along with provincial ministers and security officials to review the situation of the floods, saying that the provincial administration was preparing for the possibility of a “super flood” of up to 900,000 Cusecs.
The prime minister was accompanied by Senior Minister of Sindh, Sharjeel Memon, Sindh’s irrigation minister, Jam Khan Shoro, and the commander of the coast of the coast, Admiral Faisal. The delegation reached the alluvion by helicopter and monitored the flow of the river and the vulnerable areas with the help of maps during the air survey.
Speaking to journalists at the Barge, Shah said the water levels were currently increasing in Ravi and Trimmu. “Although we hope that such high volumes do not arrive here, we are still preparing for a super flood, which means 900,000 cusecs,“ said.
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He warned that such a situation would submerge the entire Katcha belt and said the provincial administration had made arrangements for a complete evacuation of river settlements. “We have maps of all populations, details of residents and cattle counts. These have been shared with the district administration with instructions to coordinate with PDMA, ”he said.
The main minister added that the Pakistan Navy had extended significant support in the preparations, while the army and the Pakistan rangers were also coordinated with the provincial government. “Our first priority is to avoid the loss of lives and cattle. The district administration is making evacuation plans. PDMA, the Pakistan Navy and the Army have already deployed 192 ships in the areas of Katcha,“ Shah said.
Highlighting the challenges of flood management, Shah said that Punjab has designated rape points where excess water and its topography can be released allows water to flow quickly to the river. “Sindh’s land is below the river level, which prevents water from returning quickly. That is why the embankments 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 Indo River are still highly vulnerable. “The Bund Kk section is the most dangerous, while Shahin Bund on the left bank is also sensitive. If the flow reaches 800,000 or 900,000 CUSECS, Shahin Bund will not resist the pressure due to its structure. However, protecting it is our main priority, ”he said.
Shah added that Trimmu’s water would take about five days to reach Sindh, giving time to the administration to prepare. He urged residents and media representatives to cooperate with the authorities during the evacuation process if necessary.
