Sindh is on high alert as floodwaters are expected to reach the province during the night of September 2 to 3, with officials warning that as many as 1.6 million people could be affected if the situation worsens.
In preparation, the provincial administration has identified 102 sensitive locations and placed machinery and equipment at these points to deal with possible breaches or emergencies. Both President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari are closely monitoring developments, receiving regular updates from the authorities on the ground.
Evacuation efforts are already underway in villages and towns located near the rivers, particularly in low-lying areas that are most vulnerable to flooding. Officials are urging families to move to safer places before the water level rises further, stressing that the priority at this stage is to protect human lives.
The Guddu Barrage, one of the key water control structures in Sindh, is expected to manage flows of up to 1.2 million cusecs of water. However, authorities have warned that if heavy rains continue in the coming days, river levels could rise even more, increasing the pressure on protective embankments.
Relief and rescue teams are on standby, with medical assistance, food supplies, and temporary shelters being prepared in advance. The government has assured citizens that all resources will be used to minimize damage and ensure safety.
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