Monday, September 6, 2010

Mass exodus after flood enters Dadu, Mehar

DADU: A 30 foot wide breach occurred in Superio embankment near Mehar as a result of which 30 villages of Mehar have been inundated, and 15,000 people are awaiting rescue teams.

The water is moving towards Mehar city and the road link between Dadu, Mehar and Seeta has been disconnected as water has submerged the main roads.

According to reports, 20 villages of Khairpur Nathan Shah have also submerged, while concerned authorities are struggling with limited resources to shift 150,000 people at a time from Khairpur Nathan Shah.

It is worthwhile to mention that the floodwater has reached the protective embankment, which was constructed to protect Johi town. 30 villages of Johi District have also been flooded and the water is intensifying its pressure on the protective embankment of Johi.

Authorities have issued a warning to the residents of Johi to evacuate the city. A mass exodus has started from Mehar to safer places.

In lower Sindh, floodwater is advancing to Golarchi town in district Badin after flooding Jati town. The flood victims of Jati and Chohar Jamali towns have moved to Thatta, Makli and Hyderabad for safety