Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed the provincial and federal institutions concerned to work round the clock to provide relief of the flood affectees.
He issued these instructions while addressing a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Flood via video link at the Civil Secretariat on Friday. The meeting reviewed flood situation, protective arrangements and relief activities.
Shahbaz directed that food items, mineral water and other necessary items should be available in relief camps in abundance. He said that in view of the weather situation in the coming days all arrangements should be completed in advance. He said that the cabinet committee should remain in contact with WAPDA and other federal institutions concerned. He said that additional boats should be sent to the areas where there is flood water. He said that proper arrangements should be made for vaccination of cattle of flood affectees.
The chief minister directed DG Khan commissioner to visit to Layyah for reviewing the situation.
The Chief Minister enquired as to why the work of identifying weak bunds and spurs of rivers was not completed before monsoon.
“Stern action will be taken against those showing negligence in the relief efforts and will be held accountable for not strengthening bunds and spurs timely,” he further said.
“Shortage of medicines in the medical camps set up in flood affected areas will not be tolerated and necessary items should immediately be sent to flood affected areas,” he added.
