Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday visited the Sukkur Barrage to inspect the situation and repair works of gates no 44 and 47. The Secretary Irrigation, Zareef Khero briefed the Chief Minister about the extent of the damage and combating the emergent situation that necessary repair works of both gates were started on an emergency basis by utilising all available resources with the irrigation department.
He said that the Irrigation Department is determined to repair both gates and restore supplies to all canals off-taking from Sukkur Barrage today. CM Sindh said that a five-member investigative committee has been already formed to probe into the damage to the gates of Sukkur Barrage and to determine the cause of damage. He said that the committee has also been directed to determine the causes of the incident.
On the other hand the restoration efforts are in full swing at the Sukkur Barrage, particularly at gates 44 and 47, where significant damage had recently occurred. To mitigate the situation, construction teams are deploying massive sandbags to control water flow and expedite the repair process of the critical canal system. Following the collapse of gate 47 and substantial damage to gate 44 just four days ago, authorities have prioritized the swift repair of these structures.
Heavy machinery is being utilized to place the sandbags with precision, ensuring the stabilization of the area and facilitating the restoration of normal water flow. The ongoing construction aims to quickly reestablish the barrage’s operational capabilities. Once the sandbag dam is fully constructed, it is anticipated that the canal system will resume its normal function, maintaining the barrage’s vital role in water management and irrigation.
In response to the recent damages, Sindh’s Irrigation Minister, Jam Khan Shoro, has initiated the formation of a five-member committee to investigate the incident involving the Sukkur Barrage gates.
