On August 30, 2025, Sindh authorities sounded the alarm as floodwaters from Punjab threaten 1.6 million people across 1,657 villages. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the provincial government has activated its disaster response machinery, preparing for a potential deluge expected to hit on September 2 or 3.

Torrential monsoon rains and water released from Indian dams have swollen the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers, submerging over 1,400 villages in Punjab and displacing 1.5 million people. Now, Sindh faces the next wave of this unprecedented crisis, with officials racing to protect lives and livelihoods.

The Sindh government has mobilized 192 rescue boats, 551 relief camps, and 36 mobile health units to support 273,000 families at risk. Additionally, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has distributed 9,950 first aid kits and 68 hospital tents to address potential health emergencies, including snakebites.

Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, after visiting the provincial Flood Control Room, confirmed that floodwaters could reach the Guddu barrage by September 3, with flows projected at 975,000 to 1,050,000 cusecs. Despite the dire outlook, Memon urged calm, noting that current barrage levels at Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri remain manageable, and no immediate urban threat exists.