THATTA: Seawater intrusion has caused widespread devastation in Keti Bandar, with hundreds of families displaced after a breach in a protective embankment. The situation turned critical in the coastal tehsil of Keti Bandar when seawater entered residential areas.
Breach in Protective Bund
Four days ago, a breach appeared in the protective bund of Union Council Keti Bandar, allowing saline water to flood several villages. Officials and local residents reported that villages including Ali Bakhsh Jat, Hashim Jat, and Usman Dablo have been submerged under water. Homes have been inundated, severely disrupting daily life, and affected families are moving to safer areas.
Rising Water Levels
Residents expressed concern that the water level continues to rise, putting more settlements at risk. They alleged that they had repeatedly informed the relevant authorities about the breaches in the embankment and the increasing sea pressure, but no timely action was taken. “Had protective measures been taken on time, this situation could have been avoided,” they lamented.
The ongoing crisis underscores the vulnerability of coastal communities to climate change and the urgent need for infrastructure improvements. Authorities have yet to announce any immediate relief measures for the displaced families.
