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SARGODHA, Jul 18 (APP):As flood threats loom due to rising water levels in River Jhelum, Commissioner Sargodha Division Jahanzaib Awan and Regional Police Officer (RPO) Shahzad Asif Khan conducted a visit to potentially affected areas on Friday to assess preparations and response measures.
During their visit, the officials reviewed flood management arrangements, inspected relief camps, and monitored rescue points. A detailed briefing was provided at Khushab Bridge, where the water flow was recorded at 21,660 cusecs. Additionally, officials reported that a surge of 127,000 cusecs was released from Rasul Barrage, while the morning inflow at the barrage stood at 25,572 cusecs.
Both Sargodha and Khushab district administrations are on high alert, with full mobilisation of resources to tackle any potential emergency. The commissioner and RPO personally reviewed the readiness of rescue teams, the operational status of relief camps, and the implementation of safety measures.
The inspection included visits to flood relief camps in Kundian Shahpur, Purana Pull Khushab, Hussainabad, and Thatthi Ganjira, as well as Government High School Hamoka.
A separate briefing on water inflow and outflow was given at Langarwala Bridge. The commissioner directed all relevant departments to maintain real-time surveillance of the situation and emphasized the need for a swift and effective response in case of any emergency.