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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed on Monday relevant authorities to make foolproof arrangements for handling a flood-like situation in the Ravi, Chenab and Sutlej rivers.
As per APP, the PM directed to create awareness among people in the potentially affected areas and preparations for their timely and safe evacuation.
He also directed them to get prepared for timely and safe evacuation and create awareness among the people in the potentially affected areas.
The prime minister appreciated the Rangers and Rescue 1122 personnel for the timely evacuation and assistance of the people trapped in flood water in Shakargarh.
He said the timely relief actions by the Rangers and Rescue helped save dozens of people including women and children.
“I along with the whole nation pay tributes to the country’s dutiful personnel”, he remarked.
On Sunday, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a fresh warning regarding the possibility of “low floods” in River Ravi after India released approximately 185,000 cusecs of water from the Ujh Barrage.
“Considering previous record approximately 65,000 cusecs is expected to reach within next 20-24 hours.”
The NDMA further said it may lead to low floods in the floodplain areas of Punjab’s Jassar region.