CM Maryam credits timely action for preventing major flood destruction

LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that if timely measures had not been taken, the destruction caused by floods would have been far greater, adding that Allah Almighty saved the province from massive losses.

During her visit to the Ravi River, the CM said that three of Punjab’s rivers are under immense pressure, but the administration and rescue agencies worked effectively. “If timely steps had not been taken, the floods could have caused more devastation,” she remarked.

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She further said that heavy rains fell in various parts of Punjab, yet by the grace of Allah, major destruction was averted. The provincial administration successfully evacuated more than 50,000 people to safe locations. She added that the situation had been particularly serious in Gujrat, Narowal, and Sialkot.

Earlier, CM Maryam visited the Ravi River to review the flood situation. She inspected the Shahdara area by boat, accompanied by Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb and Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari.

On this occasion, officials briefed the Punjab CM about the ongoing situation.