Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi reached Sambal affected Mouza of Chiniot in view of increase in the water level of River Chenab.
Mohsin Naqvi made a detailed visit of Mouza Sambal being affected by the erosion of river and reviewed damages being caused due to erosion. Mohsin Naqvi met with the affected people, listened to their problems and reviewed relief activities.
Moshin Naqvi inspected the affected village due to river erosion and collapsed houses. 50 villages of Mouza Sambal have been inundated permanently while all houses of a village have been collapsed. CM Mohsin Naqvi announced to build a protective embankment to save Mouza Sambal from river erosion and stated that funds are being released for building the protective embankment.
Mohsin Naqvi urged the people to adopt safety measures present in Mouza Sambal and cooperate with the administration in this regard. There is a likelihood of increase in the river flow in the coming four days and Mouza Sambal can also be subjected to river erosion. CM Mohsin Naqvi directed the administration to adopt all possible preventive measures and vowed that the Punjab government will not leave the flood affectees alone adding that the residents of collapsed village will be fully taken care of. Mohsin Naqvi while directing the administration with regard to relief activities said that edibles should be provided to the affected people and fodder should be provided to the livestock. The needs of the flood affectees should be fully taken into consideration.
Irrigation Department, PDMA, Rescue 1122 should remain fully alert. Caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi while talking with the media stated that flood water is continuously increasing in Mouza Sambal adding that the residents of affected houses have been shifted to save places. 90 percent population has been evacuated from the inundated village. All possible measures will be taken in the affected areas of River Chenab. Mohsin Naqvi said, “I appeal to the people to shift to save places immediately form the village on the warning of the administration.
The Administration, Rescue 1122 and other institutions are performing rescue operation of flood affectees with diligence and dedication.” Mohsin Naqvi apprised that Provincial Information Minister Amir Mir will undergo visits of local press clubs after Muharram ul Haram. Mohsin Naqvi shook hands with the staff members of Rescue 1122 participating in the relief activities and commended them. CM Mohsin Naqvi was given a briefing about the water situation in the River Chenab and relief activities.
Commissioner Faisalabad division and Deputy Commissioner Chiniot apprised the CM about arrangements being made regarding provision of relief activities along with relief and medical facilities. RPO Faisalabad, DPO Chiniot, officials of PDMA and Rescue 1122 were also present on the occasion.
