Larkana residents urged to evacuate as floodwaters approach

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Larkana faces imminent flood threat as a 700,000-cusec flood peak is expected to reach Guddu Barrage. Residents in low-lying and riverbank areas are urged to evacuate immediately. Officials warn that the flood peak could be even higher. The district administration has provided emergency contact numbers for assistance. MPA Nadir Magsi noted that flood protection dykes are being strengthened, but expressed concern about the situation at several bridges and sensitive bunds.


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