Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said preparations are under way for a super flood likely to hit Sindh in next 48 hours.
“Arrangements are in place to manage 900,000 cusecs at Guddu Barrage. Evacuations may be needed in some areas” he noted.
Sindh super flood: evacuations and alerts
He told private media that people in at risk zones have been informed. “Local teams are guiding families on safe routes and shelter points.”
“Specific villages have been marked for evacuation if the flow rises between 700,000 and 900,000 cusecs” he added. He further mentioned “residents in these places have received notices and are asked to stay ready.”
Sindh super flood: river flows and travel time
Water levels at Trimmu are falling, said CM. “The floodwater will move toward Panjnad and will take more than three days to arrive. Field reports are being checked to refine timings”, he reiterated.
At Panjnad water from the Sutlej and Ravi will also join the flow. “Only after that will it be clear how much water may reach Guddu Barrage and how fast it will travel” noted by CM Sindh.
It usually takes two days for water to move from Panjnad to Guddu.
Therefore, officials are tracking the wave hour by hour to plan diversions and safety steps.
Past data and next steps
In 2014 Trimmu recorded 592,000 cusecs. Whereas, this time it is 550,000 cusecs.
Similarly, in 2014 when 592,000 cusecs reached Panjnad it reduced to 450,000 cusecs as water slowed and spread.
An assessment at Panjnad will be possible after noon on September 4. “Two days later on September 6 a large flood wave is expected to pass Guddu Barrage” added CM Sindh.
If the flow reaches 1 to 1.2 million cusecs a massive flood will hit the katcha area.
On August 24 550,000 cusecs was managed at Guddu and that flow has crossed Sukkur and reached Kotri.
Citizens are urged to follow all directions.
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