Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced that the Indus flood peak will now hit Guddu Barrage on September 9.
Authorities are evacuating vulnerable populations from katcha areas, with ministers supervising efforts on both sides of the river.
Relief and Medical Measures
The provincial government has provided healthcare to 40,000 patients and vaccinated 900,000 livestock ahead of the flood peak.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah revealed on Sunday that the peak of the Indus flood has been delayed. He said the massive water flow, exceeding 800,000 cusecs, will reach the Guddu Barrage on September 9.
Speaking at the Flood Emergency Centre, Shah explained that preparations are well underway. Evacuations of vulnerable populations in katcha areas have accelerated. Commissioners are issuing repeated announcements urging residents to vacate homes and move to safer ground. Provincial ministers are actively supervising the evacuation process along both riverbanks.
Authorities estimate that around 324,000 people will be displaced. So far, 128,000 have already left their homes. Many evacuees, however, prefer to move to embankments instead of staying in relief camps.
The Sindh government has provided medical treatment to over 40,000 patients and vaccinated about 900,000 livestock. Shah added that drainage efforts at the Left Bank Outfall Drain (LBOD) should deliver positive outcomes. Bridges are also under construction on the Indus Highway to ease mobility.
Shah compared the situation in Sindh to Punjab, calling Punjab’s conditions “far more severe.” He clarified that reports of inundated villages in Sehwan refer to katcha settlements, which are always at risk during floods.
Highlighting national unity, Shah recalled the resilience displayed during the May border confrontation with India. He assured citizens that all healthcare and relief camps have been geo-tagged and fully equipped.
Despite recent heavy rains in Karachi, Shah expressed confidence that Sindh would withstand the incoming flood. He urged the public to avoid rumors and cooperate with authorities.
Shah confirmed that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President Asif Ali Zardari are monitoring the situation. He said Sindh currently does not need federal financial aid, though coordination with federal officials continues.
Addressing urban flooding, Shah admitted it cannot be entirely prevented but emphasized the importance of efficient drainage. He concluded by dismissing misinformation about his dual nationality case and reaffirming his government’s commitment to managing the crisis.
