Govt starts evacuation from low-lying areas amid flood forecast in Sutlej
Pakistan
As many 4,972 people have been shifted to safe spots yet
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Government have started evacuations from low-lying areas in wake of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) advisory alert on Wednesday urging the provincial departments to ensure proper protective measures amid medium to high-level flood forecast in River Sutlej.
According to the NDMA, during the next 24-48 hours, a medium to high level of flood was expected in Ganda Singh Wala in the area along River Sutlej, and adjoining low-lying areas may come under the influence of the possible impacts.
Moreover, it said there was a possibility of heavy rain with strong winds, and thunderstorms in different cities of the country. Relevant departments including DDMA and Rescue 1122 have started the process of evacuation. Further instructions have been issued to PDMA Punjab, security forces and local administration to monitor the situation continuously while maintaining active communication.
The safety measures included that the district administration should ensure the provision of emergency personnel and machinery including dewatering pumps in flood-prone areas, to maintain the flow of traffic, the administration should ensure a parallel traffic plan during drainage operation from underpasses and low roads, ensure the completion of stock taking by the concerned district administration.
