Punjab Irrigation Secretary, Irfan Elahi has said a comprehensive plan has been chalked out to save the far-flung areas of DG Khan and Rajanpur from the havoc of hill torrents. He said in this regard, work has been started on the project and Rs5,398 million have been allocated for hill torrents’ management. Irfan Elahi further added that the project costing Rs1,605 million, has been approved for Kohra, Dahwa and Sanghar. Similarly, Rs717 million has been approved for Kohra and Rs3076 million has already been allocated for the management of hill torrents in Sorilund, Chahar, Vidore and Mithawan in Dera Ghazi Khan. ‘After the completion of these projects, thousands acres of barren land can be cultivated with the water of hill torrents which would be a good addition in agriculture products,’ he added.
