Sindh Advances Flood Recovery Through Major Rehabilitation Project

SUKKUR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Mar, 2026) After the devastating floods of 2022, many parts of Sindh were left in ruins. Villages were cut off from cities, roads were washed away, and thousands of families struggled to rebuild their lives. The disaster not only damaged homes and infrastructure but also disrupted livelihoods, education, and healthcare across the province.

To address these challenges, the Government of Sindh launched the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project (SFERP), led by the Planning and Development Department. The project aimed to restore damaged infrastructure, improve essential services, and help communities recover from the disaster.

During a visit to Sukkur on Wednesday, Project Director Ghulam Asghar Kanasro shared updates on the project’s progress while briefing the media. He explained that under the first phase of the project, 141 flood damaged farm-to-market and link roads, stretching about 825 kilometres across 19 districts, have been fully rehabilitated. These restored roads have reconnected villages with markets, schools, hospitals, and district headquarters. Nearly five million people are now benefiting from easier travel and improved economic activity.

The project has also focused on restoring water supply and drainage systems. Around 500 water supply and drainage schemes have been rehabilitated in 11 districts. As a result, approximately three million residents now have better access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation. The upgraded systems have also been designed to withstand future climate-related disasters.

To support families whose incomes were disrupted by the floods, the government introduced a Cash-for-Work programme.

Through this initiative, about 139,655 people across 14 districts received temporary employment. Participants helped clear drainage channels, repair community infrastructure, and restore important local facilities. The programme not only helped rebuild communities but also provided financial relief to affected households.

Emergency services have also been strengthened under the project. Rescue 1122 district headquarters have been established in 12 districts, along with 16 satellite rescue stations built along major highways including the M-9, N-5, and N-55. Additionally, ten emergency and trauma wards in civil hospitals across nine districts have been refurbished to improve treatment for accident and disaster victims.

Officials report that the first phase of SFERP has reached about 99.5 percent completion, showing remarkable progress in the province’s recovery efforts. Meanwhile, the second phase is already underway with nearly 47 percent progress. Current work includes the rehabilitation of additional flood-affected roads in Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jamshoro, and Sukkur, as well as the construction of a Rescue 1122 headquarters in Sukkur. Special safeguards are also being integrated to support women and other vulnerable groups.

Authorities believe that the project represents an important step toward rebuilding stronger, safer, and more resilient communities. By restoring infrastructure, improving disaster response systems, and creating employment opportunities, the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project is helping the province move forward after one of the most difficult natural disasters in its history.