PAK: Drought – 09-2026 – Drought Situation in Tharparkar District, Sindh Province, Pakistan – 2026 (2026-11-09)

Please refer to the attached file. Sources for data marked as Other Dawn. (08 November 2026). “Sindh CM declares Tharparkar drought-hit, orders relief measures. ” The Express Tribune. (08 November 2026). “Thar declared drought-hit as 90% of crops perish. ” Description Tharparkar District in Sindh Province is experiencing severe drought conditions following inadequate and unevenly distributed rainfall during the 2026 monsoon season. The situation has affected all seven talukas of the district, resulting in significant agricultural losses and increasing concerns over water availability, livestock and the livelihoods of communities dependent on rain-fed agriculture and livestock rearing. According to the Agriculture Extension Department, approximately 90% of cultivated crops have been destroyed or rendered unproductive, with only 10–15% reportedly surviving. Rainfall was particularly low during September 2026, ranging between 1 mm and 36 mm across the district, contributing to the drying of crops and natural vegetation. On 07 November 2026, the Chief Minister of Sindh officially declared Tharparkar a drought-affected district and directed relevant government departments to take immediate measures to ensure drinking water supplies, restore non-functional water facilities and arrange fodder to protect livestock. Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: No NS Requests International Assistance: No Information Bulletin Published No Actions taken by National Society Summary: As of 09 November 2026, PRCS, NHQ in coordination with the Sindh Branch, is closely monitoring the evolving drought situation in Tharparkar. Coordination and information sharing are ongoing to obtain an initial understanding of the extent of the impact, identify affected communities and assess emerging humanitarian needs. PRCS Sindh Branch, in coordination with relevant district authorities, will facilitate further assessment to determine priority needs and inform potential response interventions. Updates on assessment findings and planned response activities will be shared as further information becomes available. Actions taken by Federation The IFRC CD, is maintaining close coordination with the NS to monitor the evolving situation, facilitate information sharing and assess potential humanitarian support requirements. IFRC will continue to engage with NS to identify priority needs and explore appropriate technical and operational support, as required, based on the findings of the assessment. Actions taken by others The Government of Sindh declared Tharparkar a drought-affected district on 07 November 2026. Through the District Administration and relevant provincial departments, the government is leading the response by coordinating relief measures, restoring water supply facilities, ensuring drinking water availability and arranging emergency fodder for livestock. Contacts Originator Sadia Imran, Assistant Director PMER, ad. pmer@prcs. org. pk, tel: +923041030067 NationalSociety Asima Nasim, Deputy Director Disaster Management, spm@prcs. org. pk, tel: +92 3041030426 Federation Manzoor Ali, Program Coordinator, manzoor. ali@ifrc. org, tel: +92 3085559071

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