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Rohri District Sukkur: Floods Impacting Lives and Infrastructure

Widespread Flooding in Sukkur

Nearly 70% of Sukkur remains submerged under rainwater due to heavy rainfall and a collapsed drainage system, severely impacting both urban and rural areas.

Nearly 70% of Sukkur, Sindh’s third largest city, remains submerged under rainwater due to the collapse of the drainage system. Heavy rains have led to flooding in Old Sukkur, New Pind, Shalimar, Barrage Road, Rohri, Salah Pat, Khandra, Dadonko, Patni, Pano Akil, and even village fields. Both urban and rural areas are affected, with Station Road, Ghanta Ghar, Hussain Road, and other business districts underwater.

Severe Impact Across Sindh

Seventeen districts in Sindh province have been severely affected by floods, resulting in 141 deaths, including 66 children, and around 500 injuries. The flooding has displaced over 500,000 people, destroyed thousands of homes, and damaged many roads. Additionally, more than 600,000 acres of agricultural land have been impacted.

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Drainage system collapse

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