Foolproof flood arrangements for Gujranwala reviewed

GUJRANWALA: A meeting of District Emergency Board and District Disaster Management Authority was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Muhammad Sohail Khawaja and Station Commander Colonel Khalid.

The DC directed heads of departments concerned to make foolproof flood arrangements in view of recent monsoon rains. District Emergency Officer Rescue-1122 Mian Rifat Zia and Secretary Red Crescent Muhammad Bilal Butt briefed the participants on the guidelines of PDMA Punjab regarding flood management in the district and the current flood situation.

The DC said Pakistan Army, Rescue-1122, Civil Defense, Livestock, WASA, GWMC, Red Crescent and other agencies concerned have been deployed to deal with any emergency situation in the district. We will be on high alert to provide immediate assistance to the people while maintaining mutual contact.

The meeting was attended by Colonel Usman, Captain Jawad and other officers of government departments. The DC directed the XEN Drainage to keep a close watch on water situation in rivers and Nullahs and also immediately complete the desalting work of canals.