Day: August 29, 2022

Pakistan Army has established more than seventy relief camps to facilitate flood victims in Punjab.

According to ISPR, ten relief camps have been established in Lahore division, twelve in Multan, 17 in Gujranwala and 19 in Bahawalpur division.

The ISPR said some more camps will be established for the victim families in line with circumstances.

The flood hit families are being given cooked food, medicines and other items of daily use.

A Helpline 1135 has been set up by the Army for guidance of public regarding donations.

Source: Radio Pakistan

In Balochistan, Quetta-Sibi highway is now open for all kinds of traffic.

Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has appreciated the efforts of Chairman National Highway Authority for repairing highways which were badly damaged due to recent heavy monsoon rains in the province.

Source: Radio Pakistan

River Kabul at Warsak and Nowshera is in high flood on Monday.

According to Flood Cell Peshawar, rest of the rivers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are flowing low and medium flood.

Source: Radio Pakistan

At least 11 people were drowned while seven others rescued when a boat carrying flood victims capsized at village Bilawalpur in Sehwan Sharif in Jamshoro district on Monday.

According to the police, the people who drowned were migrating from submerged villages to save their lives when their boat overturned in Bilawalpur.

Sindh Police jawans, including Pakistan Navy through helicopter were able to rescue seven persons from the floodwaters and the search for the remaining persons is underway.

According to the district police, at least 30 people were on the boat when the unfortunate accident occurred.

Source: Radio Pakistan