Provincial authorities have intensified rescue and relief operations after torrential monsoon rains caused deadly flooding, damaged infrastructure, and submerged hundreds of homes across Sindh.
Heavy monsoon rains continued to batter Sindh, leaving at least eight people dead and eight others injured as widespread flooding disrupted normal life across multiple districts. The provincial government has placed all rescue and emergency agencies on high alert while accelerating relief operations in the worst-hit areas.
Days of relentless rainfall inundated roads, residential neighborhoods and public infrastructure, causing severe urban flooding and bringing transportation to a standstill in several cities. Authorities have warned that additional rainfall could further worsen conditions and urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant.
Hyderabad recorded one of the highest rainfall totals during the current spell, receiving a cumulative 360 millimetres of rain between August 1 and August 2. The persistent downpour submerged major roads, disrupted traffic and affected daily life across the city.
In Badin district, the situation became critical after two breaches developed in the Mirwah Canal on Sunday morning. The breaches, measuring approximately 15 feet and eight feet wide, allowed floodwaters to enter nearby settlements, inundating around 200 homes. Rescue teams and local officials were deployed to evacuate affected residents and assess the extent of the damage.
The provincial administration also initiated disciplinary action during the emergency by suspending the Town Municipal Officer (TMO) of Umerkot for remaining absent from the district while the crisis unfolded.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah directed all rescue organizations to maintain maximum readiness and respond swiftly to emergencies. He instructed the Local Government Department that no government officer should leave their assigned station without prior approval until weather conditions improve.
The chief minister further ordered Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, district administrations, municipal authorities and civic agencies to keep drainage systems fully operational. He emphasized the deployment of all available machinery and personnel to ensure the rapid removal of rainwater and minimize prolonged flooding.
Murad Ali Shah also instructed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the Irrigation Department, the Health Department, district administrations and rescue services to remain fully prepared for any further emergencies and provide timely assistance to affected communities as the monsoon season continues.
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