Sindh Government Closely Monitoring Flood Situation at Barrages, Engaged in Rescue and Rehabilitation Efforts

Strategic Insights -

As the flood situation persists in various parts of Sindh, Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has assured the public that the Sindh government is fully engaged in rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts to protect lives and property. The situation at the Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri Barrages remains a concern, with high-level, medium-level, and low-level flooding reported, respectively. Despite the challenges, the Sindh government has made significant strides in relocating people, providing medical assistance, and vaccinating cattle.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 163,364 people have been relocated to safer areas in the province, with 5,269 people moved in the last 24 hours alone.
  • 252 people from Kacha areas were shifted to relief camps, where a total of 469 people are currently staying.
  • The Sindh government has established 177 fixed and mobile health sites, where 6,596 patients were treated in the last 24 hours.
  • A total of 84,118 patients have received medical assistance so far.
  • 11,569 cattle were moved to safe areas in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of relocated cattle to 438,835.
  • 51,308 cattle were provided with vaccines and treatment in the last 24 hours, raising the total number treated to 1,232,223.
  • The Sindh government is closely monitoring the situation at all barrages, including Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri Barrages.

Statistics:

  • 163,364 people relocated to safer areas.
  • 5,269 people moved in the last 24 hours.
  • 252 people shifted to relief camps in the last 24 hours.
  • 6,596 patients treated at health sites in the last 24 hours.
  • 84,118 patients received medical assistance.
  • 11,569 cattle moved to safe areas in the last 24 hours.
  • 438,835 cattle relocated so far.
  • 51,308 cattle vaccinated and treated in the last 24 hours.
  • 1,232,223 cattle treated so far.

Sources:

  • "Sharjeel Inam Memon says Sindh govt 'fully engaged' in rescue, relief, rehab work". Dawn, 2023