KARACHI: The Sindh government and the World Bank have held a workshop to assess flood risks and develop measures to protect communities along the Right Bank of the Indus River.
The workshop was attended by Sindh Irrigation Minister Jam Khan Shoro, the chairman of the Planning and Development Board and World Bank officials.
Speaking at the event, Shoro said the provincial government was adopting a comprehensive strategy to reduce flood risks. He stressed that authorities must prepare in advance rather than rely mainly on rehabilitation after disasters.
2022 Floods Highlight Need for Better Planning
Shoro said the devastating floods of 2022 had highlighted the need for effective flood management in Sindh. He added that coordinated efforts were essential to address vulnerabilities along the Right Bank of the Indus.
The minister said the government was using data and research to guide development planning and achieve sustainable results.
According to Shoro, the flood risk assessment would help prepare the proposed Sindh Flood Resilience Project. The initiative is expected to include protective infrastructure, early warning systems, improved emergency preparedness and stronger institutional capacity to respond to floods.
Sindh Plans Province-Wide Flood Strategy
The minister also called for including the Left Bank of the Indus River in comprehensive flood resilience planning.
He said the provincial government would soon develop a coordinated, province-wide strategy to improve preparedness and reduce the impact of future disasters.
Shoro added that the Sindh Water Resources Management Department would also take measures to improve water resource management across the province.
