SUKKUR: Chief Minister (CM) Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, on Sunday, reviewed the preparations for a potential super flood and was briefed on the emergency plan by Deputy Commissioner Agha Sher Zaman.
According to the briefing, 8 union councils, 38 dehs and 171 villages are likely to be affected, with over 206,000 people and 268,225 livestock in the area.
The CM directed that all necessary measures be taken to evacuate people and livestock to safe locations. The district administration has identified safe zones, and 21 boats have been registered in Kashmore to assist in the evacuation efforts. In Kandhkot, 15 boats will be used to transport people to safe areas.
Relief camps have been set up in the district, including four medical camps at Tori Bund, KK Bund, Ghoraghata, and BS Feeder RD 45. The camps will provide shelter and medical facilities to those affected.
The CM was briefed on the health facilities available in the district, including 24 doctors, 78 paramedical staff, and 20 beds at the Kandhkot hospital. Similar facilities have been arranged at other hospitals and health centers in the district.
Tent cities will be set up in three towns to provide shelter to those displaced. In Kandhkot, 14 government buildings have been converted into relief centers, while 10 government buildings will be used in Kashmore.
The PDMA has set up medical camps, and the Pakistan Navy and Army are providing assistance. The Chief Minister thanked the military for their support and said that the provincial government is working closely with the PDMA and other agencies to mitigate the impact of the potential super flood.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the safety of people, livestock, and barrages is the top priority. He directed that all necessary measures be taken to protect the bunds and prevent breaches.
He appealed to the media to highlight any shortcomings but avoid spreading panic. He said that the government is working hard to mitigate the impact of the potential super flood and ensure the safety of the people.
Besides that the CM Sindh inspected the Kashmore-Kandhkot (KK) Bund also and directed that flood protection measures be enhanced to safeguard the area from potential breaches.
During his visit, he met with the Pakistan Navy’s emergency response team and reviewed the bund’s condition.
He was briefed on the history of the KK Bund’s struggles against powerful river attacks.
The bund has faced significant challenges, including breaches and erosion, particularly during the 1995 and 2010 floods. Emergency measures, including stone pitching, were taken to protect the bund.
The CM instructed that the flood-fighting and protection measures be further strengthened to ensure the bund’s safety.
He emphasized the importance of protecting the KK Bund, which safeguards the lives and livelihoods of millions of people.
He directed that the KK Bund be continuously monitored to prevent any breaches. He also instructed that stone pitching and machinery be used without interruption to reinforce the bund.
Murad emphasized that protecting the KK Bund is a collective responsibility and a test for everyone. He urged officials to work together to ensure the bund’s safety and keep the public informed.
The CM highlighted the significance of the KK Bund, which is crucial to Sindh’s agricultural economy. He stressed that protecting the bund is essential to prevent widespread damage and loss of life.
