Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, announced that fluctuating floodwater levels in the province”s rivers and barrages are being closely watched by the Sindh administration. All concerned departments are prepared for changing water levels. Low-level inundation has been observed at Guddu, Sukkur, Kotri, and Marala. The Panjnad Barrage in Punjab is experiencing an inflow and outflow of 310,479 cusecs.
In a declaration, Memon elaborated on the current readings. Guddu Barrage”s inflow stands at 359,570 cusecs and outflow at 327,481 cusecs. Sukkur Barrage is witnessing a decreasing inflow of 331,155 cusecs and an outflow of 277,355 cusecs. To address health concerns, 169 medical facilities have been established in flood-impacted regions, providing care to 6,890 individuals in the last 24 hours, and 27,801 in total.
Anticipating potential floods, the relocation of residents from low-lying regions to secure locations is underway. In the last day, 14,430 people were moved, bringing the total relocated to 109,320. In addition, 346,282 livestock have been transferred, with over 754,527 vaccinated.
Despite the reduced floodwater flow and safety precautions, Minister Memon cautioned against complacency due to the unpredictable nature of water levels. He confirmed ongoing communication with the Punjab administration regarding the situation.