Sindh Irrigation Minister Reviews Indus River Flood Situation, Orders Strengthening of Embankments and Public Caution
Irfan Ali
Karachi,
Due to recent rains in various parts of the country, a flood situation has emerged in the rivers. An important meeting was held at the Sindh Secretariat on Friday, presided over by Provincial Minister for Irrigation Jam Khan Shoro, to review the situation of the Indus River.
During the meeting, Secretary Irrigation Zarif Iqbal Khero gave a detailed briefing to the provincial minister on the situation of the Indus River, including the Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri barrages. MD SIDA Preetam Das, Chief Engineers of Sukkur, Guddu, and Kotri barrages, Southern Sindh Drainage Region, PD Thar Coal Water Works Project, and other officers also joined online.
The meeting also reviewed matters related to projects in various irrigation and drainage regions of the province. The provincial minister directed the officers and staff to strengthen and secure the river embankments to prevent any emergency situation.
Sindh Minister for Irrigation Jam Khan Shoro instructed the officers to remain alert in view of the flood situation and to strictly ensure staff duties at the barrages and embankments. He also urged the public to avoid unnecessary movement near rivers, stormwater streams, and embankments.
