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MULTAN, Jul 10 (APP):Commissioner Multan division Marryam Khan said on Wednesday there was no immediate flood threat in the district but added that a joint emergency plan has been finalized and ordered ceaseless monitoring of water level in river Chenab employing modern technology.
Presiding over a joint meeting of local administration officials, irrigation department, rescue service departments, and civic bodies to prepare strategy to deal with any emergency situation in the light of forecast of excess monsoon rains, she ordered formation of survey teams led by assistant commissioners to conduct inspection of riverine areas and directed officials to suggest suitable sites for establishing flood relief and livestock camps.
She sought immediate removal of encroachments from flood protection Bund and a comprehensive strategy for immediate evacuation of people, their belongings including livestock from flood hit areas to safer places.
She said, maintaining ample stock of medicines and vaccines for people and animals would be crucial during rescue operations.
Marryam Khan said that flood control rooms led by deputy commissioners should be set up in all the four districts and all the relevant machinery, accessories, and equipment vital for rescue operations including life jackets, boats and excavators be listed.
To combat potential urban flooding in case of excessive monsoon rains, she asked Wasa, Rescue 1122 and other relevant departments to keep the machinery operational adding that all Wasa disposal stations and sewerage system must undergo fresh inspection.
Earlier, deputy commissioners and irrigation department officials gave detailed briefing to commissioner on river situation and monsoon rains forecast.