Distt Admin put on high alert after flood warning: DC.

DI KHAN -- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Inayatullah Waseem on Tuesday said that all departments have be put on high alert to deal with the flood situation as predicted by the Provincial Disaster Management.

Presiding over a meeting here, he directed all the line departments to show mutual cooperation to avert any untoward situation and to deal with any emergency in efficient manners.

On the occasion, the DC was provided details briefing on recent rainfall, flood situation and precautionary measures.

The DC directed all the Assistant Commissioners to remain fully alert in case of any emergency and to take immediate action in such a situation with the assistance of the concerned departments.

He said that all the departments should nominate their focal persons so that prompt communication could be ensured. He also directed health department to ensure availability of medicines and staff at all health centers (BHUs).

Similarly, the education department should provide a list of its schools so that in case of any untoward situation, shelters for people and livestock can be set up in nearby schools.

He directed the food department to check the availability of food items in the market, especially flour in flour mills. Steps should be taken by WSSC for cleaning of major drain lines of the city and removal of blockages so that there...

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