Fish hatcheries washed away after channels collapsed

Relief camp set up as rainwater inundates houses in Jhelum

JHELUM:

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Jhelum Kamran Khan on his visit to Domeli area of Suhawa took notice of the collapse of two fish farms built on water channels and ordered instant relief operations, which began almost immediately.

The fish farms had collapsed due to the fast flow of water, which also submerged as many 10 houses. No loss of life and property was reported. Assistant Commissioner Suhawa Anam Babar, Rescue 1122, Health and Municipal Corporation teams were also present on the spot.

The DC said that cases have been registered against the fish farm owners and action will be taken within legal framework.

He said that a flood relief camp has been established and all resources are being utilised to ensure maximum security measures. The relief camp has been established at Government Boys High School and Rural Health Centre Domeli, with occupants of the camp being served food thrice a day. The DC assured that compensation will be given to the residents of the affected area after assessing their financial losses.

He added that most of the water had been drained from the affected area.

Later, the DC also paid a surprise visit to the Rural Health Centre Domeli and reviewed all necessary arrangements and facilities there to deal with any emergency in view of monsoon rains.

Meanwhile, the Forest Department gave away free saplings to the citizens in Akram Shaheed Park in Jhelum as part of the rainy season planting campaign and planted trees in various locations around the district.

Jhelum Deputy Commissioner Kamran Khan officially launched the rainy season plantation drive a couple of days ago by planting trees in the park and also distributing them to the citizens. Divisional Forest Officer Sadheer Ahmed Mughal and media representatives were also present on the occasion.

Khan, while distributing plants, said that over 582,000 plants would be planted in the Jhelum district throughout a two-month planting campaign.

According to him, it is essential to continue planting trees in order to reduce environmental pollution and stop the global warming crisis. It is our national responsibility to preserve the existing forests along with plantations, he said, and appealed to the citizens to continue planting trees and other plants in order to reduce environmental pollution.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, July 22^nd, 2022.