CM orders flood prevention plan

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday ordered the commissioners to devise a plan in consultation with Water and Sanitation Agencies (WASA) for flood prevention across the province.

While chairing a meeting at his office to review the arrangements, he directed to construct underground water tanks in Faisalabad and other major cities to store rainwater and directed the line departments to remain alert 24/7 to deal with possible monsoon floods.

The provincial government had, in principle, decided to provide every possible resource to the administration to deal with the threat, he added.

The meeting reviewed the arrangements for dealing with floods and it was decided to ensure the implementation of the water drainage plan.

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Timely disposal of rainwater was necessary and commissioners, DCs and WASA officials would be questioned in case of delay, he added.

The citizens should not face any difficulty due to rains, the CM stressed and directed to keep in view emergent urban needs and the size of the population while planning a new sewerage system. The line departments should outline their emergency plans to deal with any untoward situation, he added.

The chief minister directed to monitor water flow of Sialkot nullahs round the clock.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 31^st, 2021.