Government Intensifies Relief and Evacuation Efforts Amid Widespread Flooding

• Mass Evacuations in Punjab: Rescue 1122 and emergency services have relocated over 24,000 people from low-lying and riverine areas, particularly in Kasur, Okara, Bahawalnagar, and Vehari.
• High Alert: The NDMA and PDMA are coordinating with district administrations, issuing alerts through media, mobile networks, and mosque announcements.

• Relief Camps Established: Temporary shelters with food and medical care are operational. Livestock relocation is also underway.
• Leadership Directives:
  • PM Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to expedite rescue and relief operations.
  • CM Maryam Nawaz instructed Punjab officials to ensure timely evacuation and mobilize resources.
  • CM Ali Amin Gandapur in KP directed officials to release compensation payments swiftly, including mechanisms for orphaned children.

• Infrastructure Repair: In Punjab and KP, work has begun to restore roads and power. In Gilgit-Baltistan, NHA machinery is clearing blocked roads after flash floods.
• Challenges: While large-scale operations are underway, complaints about delayed relief in remote areas persist. Authorities have acknowledged the issue and pledged improvements.

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