Dangerous flood levels at Panjnad and Taunsa headworks have become a threat for several areas of Sindh, while the provincial government is working day and night to relocate residents and livestock to safe places. Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has assured the public that the administration’s first priority is the protection of life and property, and on the Chief Minister’s orders, rescue teams are active round the clock.

Memon said that so far 133,887 people and 380,363 animals have been shifted to safe places, while 5,830 people and 10,202 animals were moved just yesterday. Rescue 1122 personnel are also transporting belongings, food items, and livestock of displaced families to safe places to minimize their losses. Memon emphasized that the Sindh government stands with its citizens in these difficult times and termed this operation a “service to humanity”.

While the floodwater at Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri barrages is under control, Panjnad and Taunsa are facing a severe threat. Extremely high volumes of water are flowing in and out of both headworks, approximately 504,604 cusecs at Panjnad and 543,579 cusecs at Taunsa. At Guddu Barrage, 401,352 cusecs of water is flowing in and 380,896 cusecs is flowing out. Water levels at Sukkur and Kotri barrages are relatively low, with 340,766 cusecs in and 311,666 cusecs out at Sukkur, while 236,116 cusecs in and 231,763 cusecs out at Kotri.

Sindh authorities are closely monitoring water levels to deal with any new crisis. Rescue 1122 has assisted thousands of affected families since August 31 and has shifted 380 people from various districts to safe locations. Rescue activities were highest in Sukkur district where 69 people were rescued. Other rescue operations include moving 147 people along with their belongings and livestock from Shaheed Benazirabad, 147 people from Naushahro Feroze, and 5 people from Khairpur Mir to safe places.