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More monsoon rains in Sindh forecast

Sindh News More monsoon rains are expected in parts of Sindh today (Saturday) as weather forcasters predicted showers in the province from Friday to Monday. According to sources, the Irrigation Department has issued directions to Chief Engineer Guddu Braj, Kotri, Sukkur Braj, SIDA Hyderabad in view of forecast of more rains for Sindh. Heavy rains are continuing across the country including Sindh and Balochistan this year. After the prediction of more rains, the Irrigation Department wrote a letter to the concerned authorities and issued instructions to Chief Engineer Guddu Braj, Kotri, Sukkur Braj, SIDA Hyderabad. The Irrigation Department says heavy rains are expected from August 22 to 25. Security measures should be taken and the situation should be monitored continuously. The Meteorological Department has said that the fifth spell of monsoon has started from now. Weather forecasters have predicted more monsoon rains in Sindh from today to Monday. A day earlie...

Rains wreak havoc in Dadu district, flood more than 350 villages

Sindh News Torrential rains wreaked havoc in Dadu district, Sindh province as the current spell continued, triggering flash floods, and due to breaches in Nai Gaj Dam at several places, over 350 villages are flooded. According to details, more than 350 villages in Sindh's Dadu district have been affected by flash floods coming from the Kirthar mountains.  As per media reports, in Kachho area, several villages were inundated by floods in mountain streams and the mud houses totally destroyed. On the other hand, the power system was disrupted after the electricity pole collpased.  Similarly, the villages of Union Council Dargh Bala, Sauro, Chhni, Tando Rahim Khan and Wahi Pandhi are most affected areas. Victims are facing difficulties due to non-arrival of rescue teams in several areas.Moreover, more than 300 villages have been inundated due to embankment of Gaj river damaged.  Read More: Rains wreak havoc in Dadu district, flood more than 350 villages ...