The only road connecting Utror to Kalam was washed away by floods two days ago and has not yet been restored. PHOTO: REUTERS
"The flood has wiped out 16 houses, while it is looming over hundreds of others which have already been evacuated. Thousands of acres of agricultural lands with standing crops have also been inundated," Muhammad Iqbal, former nazim of Utror, told The Express Tribune.
He accused the government of focusing on preparing for the upcoming Swat festival instead of paying attention to the alarming situation.
Others from Utror expressed concern over a shortage of food items due to damaged roads, which have left many stranded.
The only road connecting Utror to Kalam was washed away by floods two days ago and has not yet been restored, leaving more than 35,000 people living in Utror, Gabral and Gujar Gabral areas with nowhere to go.
The district government, however, insists it is actively taking protective measures, saying it has already made an announcement asking villagers along the riverside to vacate their homes.
“18 vehicles have been sent to transport rocks to protect roads and strengthen the protection walls. I am hopeful we will stop the water from entering residential areas," said Tehsil Municipal Officer Nisar Khan.
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@Ricky: Yes and Punjab can get their electricity from thunder storms, coal from cow's dung, gas from public toilets and they can sail their ships in Lahore wah. They can also make a business center in Faisalabad and forget about our province.
Now Sindh can get all the water they can and cannot handle! During the shortage they don't get much but during flooding they get their full quota and more to make up the averages!
Tsunami on its way
@aamir riaz: So now its PTIs fault ?
where is sonamy khan and his party? it is not predominantly a pukhtoon area so as usual all kpk government is not interested?
@Sindhi Pakistani: Why, you think the water from Swat is coming your way?? In that case bye bye brother.
Sindh government should take precautions. I hope they're seeing this.