The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has released Rs3 billion for flood rescue and relief operations following widespread destruction caused by heavy rains and flash floods.
Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur left Dera Ismail Khan to visit flood-affected areas, where he is expected to meet families and review relief efforts, Express News reported.
At a high-level meeting in Peshawar, attended by the chief secretary, divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, and PDMA officials, authorities reported that at leas 308 people have lost their lives so far, with 23 injured.
The government has allocated Rs1.5 billion to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and Rs1.5 billion to the communications department for rehabilitation. Additionally, Rs500 million has been provided to deputy commissioners for compensation to victims’ families.
Medical teams, food supplies, and medicines have been dispatched, while helicopters and rescue teams are engaged in relocating people and restoring access roads.
Authorities have declared a flood and health emergency across the province, with operations continuing in coordination with federal government and military support but led by the civil administration.
CM Gandapur directed that road links be restored urgently, and helicopter services arranged where necessary. He ordered compensation payments within two days and ensured uninterrupted food supplies.
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