LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday issued directives for all relevant departments to remain on high alert in anticipation of potential flooding in rivers and streams across the province.
Taking proactive measures, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered immediate implementation of precautionary steps in the mountainous areas of Koh-e-Sulaiman in Dera Ghazi Khan.
She emphasized the need for strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent any untoward incidents due to the looming flood threat.
The CM also directed the officials to ensure that residents of submerged low-lying areas across various districts receive timely assistance.
Continuous monitoring of flood channels in cities like Narowal, Sialkot, Shakargarh and others was also mandated to prevent any escalation of the situation.
Maryam Nawaz further directed that residents in flood-prone areas be swiftly relocated to relief camps, and stressed the importance of securing livestock in villages by moving them to safe locations ahead of time.
She also underscored the need for vaccines against snake bites to be readily available at the relief camps.
In areas impacted by landslides, the CM directed the authorities to restore traffic flow without delay.
She also called upon deputy commissioners to rigorously monitor rescue and relief operations in their respective districts to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens.
