'Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society, from September 1850 to June 1852. Edited by the Secretary. Volume X.' [‎253] (386/458)

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Alteration of the Post-route.
Hyderabad and Kurrachee.
20. —The Post line on this route has been carried on an average of
from three to five miles inland, along the adjacent hills, with the excep
tion of the part lying near Heelyah,—it having been found quite imprac
ticable to retain the old route, for the river Indus has, in its late
uncommon high rise, assisted by the unprecedented rain, cut its way
into the country for miles, inundating vast tracts of land, destroying
extensive crops of grain, and other cultivation,
A Boat employed at Banan.
21. —At Banan, a boat was constantly employed for the conveyance
of the mail, a thing which never before occurred.
Bunds.
22. —The Bunds have broken close at Sheikh Bhadan, flooding all
the country between that and Tatta, and extending to Gharra, par
ticularly at a place between Cheyliah and Chuttur-ka-gote, where
I have been under the necessity of having a boat and two extra run
ners on the high road.
Villages submerged.
23. —In this part of the country the inhabitants appear to have suf
fered greatly. All the small villages eastward of the road being
either entirely swept away, or deserted by the inhabitants.
Temporary alteration of the Post-line.
24. —From Tatta to Gharra the Post-line was altered during the
rains, but now replaced. Two extra runners were placed on this
portion of the road, and still remain, in consequence of the heavy work,
wading through the water at parts three feet deep,
Gharra-creeh.
25. —The rush of fresh water into the river Indus, down the Gharra
creek, has completely thrown back the salt stream, and to understand
fully the force of the fresh current, I may use the Jemadar’s own ex
pressive words, “ There is now no salt water in the creek; it is all fresh
and good for men to drink. ,,
Loss of life.
26. —At Goojah, 2 lives have been lost, in the Culleerah nullah,