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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Aug 19 (APP):The buildings of two primary schools and a basic health unit (BHU) swept away here in Kacha area as the water level of Indus River increased due to recent heavy rains in Dera Ismail Khan.
According to details, the water level of Indus River was increased due to heavy Monsoon rains in recent days. The buildings of two primary schools including Beit Kalu and Beit Noorpur besides of BHU Khery Kacha swept away in the river water.
Assistant Commissioner Faseeh Ishaq Abbasi told media that the administration has made all the arrangements for Monsoon season, adding, the staff and machinery of the administration were present at the site for relief activities. He said the overall situation was under control and the people of affected areas were shifted to safe locations.
Replying to a question about the flood water in different areas due to heavy rains, the assistant commissioner informed that there was no more risk of flood as the rain water has been passed through Looni area of Kulachi. He said that no loss of lives was reported so far. Moreover, he said the water level of Indus River has also started to decrease.