Karachi: Acting Governor Sindh Agha Siraj Durrani said that large-scale destruction caused by floods in Sindh is big tragedy that is reason why they are trying to solve problems of people and will not leave victims alone in this difficult time.

He emphasised that strict action will be taken against those hoarding goods. On distribution of ration among rain victims of Hindu Panchayat in Garhi Yasin he said that we are helping everyone regardless of colour and religion because this is humanity. Agha Siraj said that all public representatives including Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah are present in field to help victims, while victims some government representative, MPA or MNA must have arrived.

He said that at least 1.5 lakh tents are required for victims. He said that government’s focus is on drainage of flood water and at present 2 lakh cusecs of water is being pumped into river every day. He said that federal government is also helping through NDMA, while providing all possible facilities to people in camps through PDMA. He said that cooperation of philanthropists in providing tents, mosquito nets and other relief items is commendable.

Acting Governor said that special attention is being paid to health issues as gastro, cholera, malaria and other diseases are spreading rapidly. He said that according to an estimate, province’s agriculture has suffered a loss of 400 billion rupees.  In this regard, they will be helped in form of seeds, fertilizers and easy loans from banks. Support price of wheat for next season is being increased from 2,200 rupees per maund to 4,000 rupees. He said that victims have started returning to their homes in many areas. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 26 2022

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