Irrigation dept fails to fill crack in lower Jhelum Canal after 16 hours
The enraged residents also staged a protest at Khushab Road.
SARGODHA (Dunya News) – The water inundated various parts of Sargodha district today (Monday) as the irrigation department was unable to fill the crack in lower Jhelum Canal despite passage of 16 hours.
The canal water has demolished thousand acres of farming land whereas dozens of houses have also fallen prey to this alarming state.
A traffic jam has also been seen at Khushab Bypass due to flooding situation.
According to sources, no official of irrigation department has launched any rescue process into the matter however, the irked locals have started blocking the gap by themselves.
The enraged residents also staged a protest at Khushab Road and chanted slogans against the local administration. They said that the concerning personnel left after appointing six helpers.
The protestors further alleged irrigation department of taking huge money in the name of renovating dams and canal walls. They said that the government has always shown negligent behavior in this regard.
Moreover, they further warned of severe action if the officials fail to address their issue as early as possible.
