KARACHI (Dunya News) - Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that the provincial government is preparing for potential floods with contingency planning based on water flows of up to 800,000 cusecs.
Addressing a press conference at the Flood Monitoring Cell in Karachi on Sunday, Shah said that the ongoing monsoon rains have triggered flood-like conditions in several areas.
“A flood surge of up to 700,000 cusecs is expected at Panjnad, while 217,000 cusecs of water is anticipated to enter the Indus River from Taunsa,” he said.
He added that the peak water level at Guddu Barrage is expected on September 9, and the province is preparing accordingly.
“Many residents of the affected districts have already evacuated, and we are ensuring full relief efforts for flood victims,” he said.
The chief minister said that relief camps, medicines, and food supplies are being provided in the affected areas.
Water situation keeps fluctuating at Sindh barrages
He added that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President Asif Ali Zardari are constantly monitoring the flood situation.
Talking about the monsoon, the CM said that heavy rains are forecasted for Karachi and other parts of Sindh.
“Karachi has already received more rainfall than expected this year. We are fully prepared for more rain, and all departments and ministers are active,” Shah assured.
A Rain and Flood Emergency Centre has been established at the Chief Secretary's office.
He said that over 324,000 people have been relocated to safer areas.