{"id":342366,"date":"2023-07-10T13:27:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T08:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=342366"},"modified":"2023-07-10T13:34:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T08:34:59","slug":"pm-wants-foolproof-arrangements-in-place-ahead-of-possible-flooding-in-rivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pm-wants-foolproof-arrangements-in-place-ahead-of-possible-flooding-in-rivers\/","title":{"rendered":"PM wants foolproof arrangements in place ahead of possible flooding in rivers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday instructed authorities to make foolproof arrangements for handling a flood-like situation in the Ravi, Chenab and Sutlej rivers.<\/p>\n<p>The directives come as many cities in Punjab are expected to receive spells of heavy rain today and tomorrow (July 11), while Chenab and Ravi rivers will be flooded due to an incessant downpour in India\u2019s northern states, which has increased the water discharge towards downstream areas.<\/p>\n<p>A day earlier, at least 95 people, including five Rangers personnel, stran\u00added near Ravi and Tawi rivers were rescued as water in the rivers rose to dangerous levels.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by the Prime Minister\u2019s Office today, the premier directed authorities to prepare for timely and safe evacuations. He also told authorities to spread awareness among the people in affected areas that could potentially be affected.<\/p>\n<p>He appreciated Rangers and Rescue 1122 personnel for the timely evacuation and assistance of the people trapped by flood water.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI, along with the whole nation, pay tribute to the country\u2019s dutiful personnel,\u201d PM Shehbaz added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday instructed authorities to make foolproof arrangements for handling a flood-like situation in the Ravi, Chenab and Sutlej rivers. 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