The water level of Manchar Lake decreased by one foot while1.5 lac cusecs flood water began to flow into the Indus River from both Udal canal and Karampur. As per details, the water level in Manchar lake decreased by one foot and reached 120.5 RL while flood water of Balochistan continues to enter Manchar lake through the MNV drain. Meanwhile, the flood situation persists in 10 union councils of Tehsil Sehwan. To add salt to the injuries, the district administration has failed to provide relief to the victims.

The flood-stricken people appealed to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to help them. On the other side, the Larkana-Hyderabad-Indus Highway road has been completely closed due to floods since the 16th causing severe difficulties for people who are travelling from Larkana and Dadu to Sehwan and Hyderabad to Karachi. Moreover, flood water has not been receded yet and 5 to 8 feet flood water is still on Indus Highway Road. Small bridges have collapsed in several places in the wake of flood water. However, the road coming from Tilti to Bhan Syedabad city became operational for commuters after14 days.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan-INP