Karachi: Advisor to the Chief Minister Sindh for Rehabilitation, Gyanchand Essarani, chaired a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners from across Sindh to review monsoon preparedness, flood response arrangements, and district-level contingency measures.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Rehabilitation Rafiq Mustafa Shaikh, Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh Syed Salman Shah, Director General Rescue 1122 Sindh Wajid Sibghatullah, and Deputy Commissioners through video link.
During the meeting, Deputy Commissioners briefed the Advisor on precautionary measures, preparedness plans, drainage arrangements, and relief efforts undertaken in their respective districts to effectively respond to the ongoing monsoon spell.
Addressing the participants, Advisor to the Chief Minister Gyanchand Essarani directed all Deputy Commissioners to remain on high alert and ensure timely response to any emergency situation. He emphasized that negligence or complacency in disaster preparedness would not be tolerated.
He instructed district administrations to ensure the cleaning of rainwater drains, keep dewatering machinery fully operational, and maintain close coordination with all relevant departments.
He further directed Deputy Commissioners to upload complete details of relief items provided by PDMA Sindh on the designated online portal to ensure transparency and efficient monitoring.
The Advisor also stressed the importance of maintaining adequate stocks of relief goods in every district to enable immediate response in the event of flooding or any other emergency.
During the briefing, participants were informed that three people, including two men and one child, lost their lives due to lightning strikes in District Tharparkar, while five others sustained injuries. The meeting was further informed that from 3 July to 31 July 2026, monsoon-related incidents across Sindh resulted in five fatalities and seven injuries.
Director General PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah informed the meeting that the current weather system is expected to remain active over Sindh until 3 August, with Tharparkar and Umerkot likely to receive comparatively heavier rainfall. Heavy rainfall over Tharparkar and Umerkot may result in localized urban flooding and water accumulation in low-lying areas. Moderate rainfall is expected over Mirpurkhas and Badin, with temporary inundation possible in vulnerable locations. Light to moderate rainfall is likely across central Sindh, while only isolated light showers are expected over Karachi and upper Sindh. Gusty winds and lightning may accompany thunderstorms in affected districts. He stated that PDMA Sindh’s emergency response machinery and dewatering equipment are fully prepared and will be deployed immediately upon requests received from Deputy Commissioners.
The DG PDMA further informed the meeting that 250 tents, 250 Tarpaulin sheets, 250 jerry cans, 250 kitchen sets, 1000 mosquito nets, and other relief items have already been dispatched to the Deputy Commissioner Sanghar to strengthen emergency response capacity in the district.
He directed all Deputy Commissioners to reassess their available relief stocks and assured them that additional supplies would be provided wherever required to ensure uninterrupted emergency response during the ongoing monsoon season.
