SINDH GOVERNMENT STEPS UP PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AMID RAINS AND RISING RIVER INDUS FLOW

Karachi August 22: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, chaired an emergency meeting to review the ongoing rainfall situation across the province and the rising water levels in the River Indus. The meeting was attended by all Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and senior officials from relevant departments. During the meeting, detailed briefings were given on the recent heavy rains and the riverine situation. The Chief Secretary directed all Deputy Commissioners to remain on high alert to deal with any possible emergency and to ensure the safety of citizens. It was decided that control rooms will be established in all districts of Sindh for real-time monitoring and quick response. The Irrigation Department was instructed to expedite pitching and repair works on the protective embankments of the River Indus to prevent any potential breaches.

The Chief Secretary Sindh highlighted that the rainfall in Balochistan could directly impact the low-lying areas of Sindh, particularly Dadu and Jamshoro districts. Therefore, he directed that special precautionary arrangements be made in these areas to mitigate risks. Furthermore, the Chief Secretary instructed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to ensure an immediate and effective response during rainfall and flood situations. He emphasized the importance of close coordination among all concerned institutions. The Chief Secretary also noted that Karachi and Hyderabad divisions had received the highest rainfall in Sindh, and special measures must be taken to ensure the swift drainage of water from low-lying areas to protect the citizens from inconvenience.