Floods in rivers: CM Maryam directs departments to be vigilant
Pakistan
Maryam Nawaz also wants timely evacuation of flooded areas
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed the departments concerned to remain vigilant given the fear of flooding in the rivers.
Maryam Nawaz ordered strict implementation of SOPs in Dera Ghazi Khan to save the populace from destruction. There is fear of flood situation in the areas around Koh-e-Sulaiman.
Maryam Nawaz also directed officials to ensure the help of the residents of the flooded and low-lying areas in various districts. Continuous monitoring of the flood drains in Narowal, Sialkot, Shakargarh and other cities should be done, she said.
The residents of the affected areas, she said, should be shifted to relief camps in time. Moreover, the livestock in the villages should also be shifted to a safe place before the flood.
The chief minister also directed that the availability of snake bite vaccine should be ensured in the relief camps. Likewise, traffic should be restored immediately in the areas affected by landslides, the CM said.
Deputy commissioners in the affected districts should monitor the rescue and relief activities, the CM said.
