Sindh Braces for Potential Flood Impact, 1.6 Million at Risk
Karachi, August 30, 2025 –
Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has warned that up to 1.6 million people across 1,657 villages could be affected if floodwaters enter the province in the coming days.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, Memon confirmed that the provincial government had activated its disaster management machinery and was taking precautionary measures. Ministers are on the ground, and district administrations are actively monitoring the situation.
The warning comes as floods in Punjab have already claimed at least 30 lives and affected over 1.5 million people, with rivers Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi swelling due to torrential rains and water releases from India.
So far, 481,000 residents have been evacuated from flood-prone areas in Sindh. The government has set up 551 relief camp points and stationed 192 rescue boats to support affected communities. Around 273,000 families across 167 union councils could be impacted if water levels continue to rise. Floodwaters may reach Sindh between September 2 and 3, Memon added.
Regarding the current river conditions, the Guddu barrage is discharging 351,000 cusecs, Sukkur 289,000 cusecs, and Kotri 251,000 cusecs. With their respective capacities of 1.2 million, 900,000, and 600,000 cusecs, Memon said the situation remains under control, provided there is no further heavy rainfall.
The minister assured that urban centers are safe and there is no immediate need for army intervention, as the provincial government is handling the situation. Residents in riverine “katcha” areas are being advised to move voluntarily to safer locations or stay with relatives.
To protect livestock, 300 separate camps have been established, while 15 districts along the riverbanks remain under close monitoring. Memon also stressed the importance of avoiding construction within riverbeds to reduce climate-related risks.
Updates on water inflows and outflows at barrages will be provided every three hours to keep residents informed.
