In order to cope with the expected rains and floods, Deputy Commissioner Kanwal Nizam chaired a meeting to take account of arrangements made in that regard. DC said previous rains caused huge loss of lives and financial losses in the district and for that reason, the concerned officials shall make advance arrangements keeping in view the previous rain record to cope with the forthcoming situation and to save the public from difficulties.
DC instructed officials of Municipal Committees, Town Committees, Public Health and other related departments to remove obstructions from saline and drainage drains and clean the same for better flow of disposed rain flood water. She said that arguments be made for pumping, achiness and standby generators to dewater low-lying areas.
DC summoned the details of machinery available with the Chief Municipal Officer and Town administration. DC instructed officials of the irrigation department for strengthening protective embankments of the River Indus passing the territory of District Shaheed Benazirabad.
