Consultant Inspects Weakened Dykes Along Larkana-Sehwan Bund, Recommends Strengthening Measures
September 22, 2025
LARKANA: The Sindh government’s consultant for the irrigation department, Ghulam Qadir Chaudhry, inspected a two-mile stretch of the Larkana-Sehwan (LS) Bund on Sunday, focusing on the weakening T-spur of the Hakra dyke within the Northern Dadu division.
According to Superintendent Engineer (SE) Northern Dadu division, Jamil Ahmed Sangi, Mr Chaudhry — a retired chief engineer with expertise in hydrology and irrigation — assessed the LS Bund from 15/0 Mile to 17/1 Mile, up to the first spur of Mohenjo Daro near Purani Gudd village.
The consultant also reviewed the Hakra dyke’s T-spur at 16/1 Mile, originally built in 2017. Earlier recommendations had included raising the spur’s height to 20 feet, adding stone pitching on both sides, constructing a stone apron, and widening the earthen bund to 30 feet.
New recommendations
During his visit, Mr Chaudhry advised building an arch at a 35-degree angle upstream of the T-spur. He also suggested expanding its width from 150 feet to 400 feet to reduce erosion risk.
The Hakra dyke has already been marked as vulnerable, with stone boulders stocked nearby for emergency use.
Concerns ahead of next flood season
SE Jamil Sangi warned that the Indus River could place additional pressure on the weakened sections during the next flood season. He stressed the importance of early action, noting that receding floodwaters often cause further damage.
At present, while water levels are declining at Sukkur Barrage, significant pressure remains on dykes across the Northern Dadu division, including Moria and Abad bunds, which collectively span 86 miles.
Mr Sangi added that peak flow in recent days had already damaged the T-spur’s downstream arm near the Moria Loop Bund. However, he assured that teams are closely monitoring the river’s behavior and taking precautionary measures.
