463k flood victims' data verified

Over Rs6.39 billion has been distributed among flood-affected people in Punjab under the Chief Minister Flood Rehabilitation Programme, with 90 per cent of the assessment survey covering data of 569,000 victims completed by Provincial Disaster Management Authority.

The data of 463,000 flood victims has been verified by the relevant deputy commissioners to ensure credibility of the compensation process.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was informed that more than 98,000 ATM cards are ready, and 37 camp sites have been established in 27 flood-affected districts for the payment to victims through Bank of Punjab, including Rs50,000 in cash and rest through ATM cards.

Distribution of compensation among flood victims in 13 districts started on October 20, while the process in other districts will begin on November 3.

Each victim can withdraw up to Rs300,000 per day from ATM.

Officials stated that Rs50,000 in cash and ATM cards would be issued to 500 flood victims at each campsite.