Helicopter to distribute aid in Rajanpur

The Chief Minister Punjab has sent his helicopter to distribute aid in the calamity stricken areas of Rajanpur.


Express July 26, 2010

The Chief Minister Punjab has sent his helicopter to distribute aid in the calamity stricken areas of Rajanpur on Monday.

The helicopter aims to reach areas inaccessible by land.

Continous rainfalls and floods have caused havoc in the district, leaving many homeless. Relief camps have been set up to provide vaccination against flood related epidemics.

The DG relief Punjab has been visiting the flood-hit areas. A survey is also underway to ascertain the scale of losses in DG Khan, Tonsa and Rajanpur.

Meanwhile, in Layya thousands of people are still waiting for relief to arrive.

More than 80 settlements have been affected in DG Khan, Rajanpur and other areas.  While, 10,000 people have been displaced.

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