KARACHI — August 29, 2025 — The Sindh government has placed the province on high alert as floodwaters from Punjab begin flowing into Sindh. While urban flooding from heavy rainfall has already disrupted life in Karachi and other cities, the bigger concern is the threat of a high-level flood in the Indus River.
The Sindh Govt prepared for high flood risk by forming ministerial committees comprising elected representatives to manage the situation.
The floodwaters, which killed nearly five people in Punjab, are now expected to enter Sindh. Punjab was severely affected after heavy rains… pic.twitter.com/GmzlAL9ncy
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Government’s Preparations
- Contingency Planning: Senior minister Sharjeel Inam Memon confirmed that the Monsoon Contingency Plan 2025 is being fully implemented under the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
- Emergency Coordination: A dedicated flood monitoring cell has been established to maintain round-the-clock coordination with the NDMA and other agencies.
- Resource Mobilization: Authorities have secured an inventory of boats, tents, ration bags, medicines, and rescue machinery for immediate deployment.
- Health Services: The provincial health department has directed medical teams to prepare for outbreaks of malaria and other water-borne diseases.
- Evacuation Strategy: Deputy Commissioners and officials have been ordered to cancel all leaves and personally oversee preparations in riverine areas, with evacuation plans ready for vulnerable low-lying communities.
Humanitarian Impact So Far
- Urban Flooding in Karachi: Heavy rains earlier in August caused urban flooding, leading to six deaths from wall collapses and electrocutions.
- Monsoon Casualties: According to the NDMA, as of August 27, at least 57 people have died and 78 have been injured across Sindh due to flood-related incidents.
- Property Damage: The NDMA also confirmed that 87 houses have been damaged during the ongoing monsoon.
- Rising Humanitarian Concerns: Relief agencies warn that with the Indus swelling, thousands more could be displaced, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
A Province Bracing for Impact
Sindh officials emphasize that the situation is under close watch, but the scale of Punjab’s floods entering the Indus poses a grave threat to agriculture, settlements, and infrastructure across the province. With both urban flooding and riverine flooding compounding the crisis, the government has urged citizens in vulnerable zones to remain vigilant and cooperate with evacuation efforts.
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