Karachi/Hyderabad, a comma: The World Bank mission members have recently highlighted the establishment of 16 Satellite stations Rescue Service centers 1122 in Sindh, as part of the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project. This initiative is aimed at tackling emergencies along highways and enhancing the region’s disaster response capabilities. The inspection and review of these facilities by the World Bank team underscore the ongoing efforts to improve emergency services and infrastructure in the flood-affected areas of Sindh.
According to The World Bank, the mission led by Task Team leader Ahsan Tehsin visited the Satellite Station Rescue Service Center 1122 on Sehwan-Bhan Syedabad Indus Highway. The team found that all Satellite stations were well-equipped with trained staff and ambulances to provide immediate assistance during emergencies. This visit was part of a broader inspection of the rehabilitation works under the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project.
Project Director of the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Program (SFERP) Planning and Development Component, Ghulam Asghar Kanasaro, briefed the World Bank mission on the services provided by these centers. He mentioned that these Satellite stations, located every 60 kilometers along the highways, play a critical role in delivering emergency services in areas with limited healthcare facilities.
The World Bank team also reviewed community-level rehabilitation works in flood-affected villages around Manchhar Lake, including road reconstruction to major villages like Aktar and Chhutto. They observed the progress of the SFERP, a cash-for-work initiative funded by the World Bank, which has been instrumental in supporting local communities, particularly women and children, in flood-hit areas.
During their visit, the World Bank team interacted with community members, assessing the Cash for Work activities undertaken by locals to restore community infrastructure damaged by the 2022 floods. The community’s involvement, especially the active participation of women, was noted and appreciated by the team. The World Bank expressed satisfaction with the transparency of payments and the significant impact these projects have had on local livelihoods.
Furthermore, the team visited the under-construction point Sherwah road to assess the progress and quality of construction, where climate-resilient features have been incorporated into the design. The technical team informed the World Bank representatives about the specifics of the road’s construction.
This series of visits and inspections by the World Bank mission highlights the collaborative efforts between the government and international organizations in addressing the challenges faced by the flood-affected regions of Sindh.