Flood situation ‘under control’ at Sindh barrages: Sharjeel Memon

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday said the flood situation at Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri barrages remains under control while Panjnad and Trimmu barrages are witnessing the most critical flood situation, Express News reported.

Sharing the official data, the senior minister said Panjnad recorded an inflow and outflow of 524,762 cusecs, and Trimmu registered 531,993 cusecs. At Guddu Barrage, inflow stood at 425,813 cusecs and outflow at 416,763 cusecs. Sukkur Barrage reported 352,010 cusecs inflow and 329,310 cusecs outflow, while Kotri Barrage recorded 235,243 cusecs inflow and 231,763 cusecs outflow.

In a statement, the minister said that rescue teams were actively working around the clock in affected regions, relocating people to safer locations.

Rescue 1122 teams not only saved human lives but also secured livestock, food supplies, and household items and made efforts to minimise losses, he noted, adding “This is not just an operation, it is a service to humanity. The Sindh government stands with its people in every difficult time.”

Memon said the government is closely monitoring water levels to respond promptly to any emergency. He lauded Rescue 1122 for its professionalism in assisting thousands of affected families.

Rescue 1122, between August 31 and September 7, carried out operations across several districts, relocating 380 people to safety. The most significant activity occurred in Sukkur, where 69 people were rescued from villages, including Imam Bakhsh Jatoi, Bashirabad, and Haji Fakir Muhammad Jatoi.

In Shaheed Benazirabad, 147 people were moved to safer places, along with 30 cattle, 40 solar panels, and wheat sacks. In Naushahro Feroze, another 147 individuals were rescued over six days, with their household goods secured. In Khairpur Mirs, five people were evacuated from Gul Hassan village.

Memon assured that, with the support of local administration and the provincial government, all possible assistance will continue for flood victims.



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