Rising flood threat prompts mass evacuation of 100,000 in Sindh, Pakistan
In the wake of heavy monsoon rains and dam overflows in India, authorities in Pakistan's southern Sindh province have evacuated more than 100,000 people from low-lying areas along the Indus River.
Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has confirmed the evacuation, leading public service and development projects in Sindh, including health, education, transport, and energy sectors.
The evacuation comes in response to neighboring India's warning of cross-border flooding from dam releases. The Indus River is currently rising due to floodwaters moving downstream, a consequence of the bursting of the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers in Punjab, India, two weeks ago.
The flooding in Punjab, India, has displaced about 1.8 million people, according to recent reports. Thousands of rescuers, backed by the military, are delivering aid in Punjab's Muzaffargarh and Multan districts.
Sindh was among the worst-hit regions in the catastrophic 2022 floods that left more than 1,700 dead nationwide in Pakistan. Since late June, floods have claimed the lives of more than 900 people in the country, according to the disaster agency.
The operation follows weeks of heavy monsoon rains and dam overflows in India that have displaced about 1.8 million people in Punjab since August. The displacement is a significant challenge for the affected regions, requiring immediate attention and resources to ensure the safety and well-being of those affected.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is crucial for international aid and support to be mobilised to help those affected by the flooding in both India and Pakistan. The cooperation and coordination between the governments and humanitarian organisations will be key in providing the necessary assistance to those in need.
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