CM visits flood-hit districts, chairs meeting in Swat
\n PESHAWAR
\nChief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (CMKP), Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, on Sunday, chaired a high-level meeting at the office of the Commissioner Malakand Division to review the situation arising from the recent floods.
\nProvincial cabinet members Arshad Ayub Khan, Fazal Hakim Khan, Dr Amjad Ali, Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, and other senior officials were present.
\nOfficials briefed the CM on the scale of damages in Swat, ongoing rescue and relief operations, and the status of infrastructure rehabilitation.
\nThe city of Mingora was reported to be the hardest hit by the floods. Relief efforts are underway with active participation from government departments and the district administration. Surveys of damaged public infrastructure and private properties are also in progress.
\nCM Gandapur directed authorities to deploy additional machinery from other districts to expedite debris removal in Swat.
\nHe further instructed for the early completion of damage assessments and immediate disbursement of compensation to affected families.
\n\u201cThe provincial government has already released Rs. 3 billion to the Communication and Works Department as well as the Relief and Rehabilitation Department,\u201d Gandapur stated.
\nHe stressed that food, medicines, and other essential supplies must remain readily available for flood victims.
\nVowing full support, the Chief Minister said, \u201cThe provincial government will fully compensate the losses suffered by the people.
\nUnlike in the past, our government will prove that every promise made to flood victims will be fulfilled.\u201d
\nHe assured that funds for rehabilitation and compensation would be provided on a priority basis, reaffirming that the government would not abandon flood victims in this difficult time.
\nTo prevent future disasters, the CM announced the formation of a committee under the Deputy Commissioner to demarcate the riverbeds of the Swat River in consultation with elected representatives and based on revenue records. The measure aims to minimize human and financial losses from future floods.
\nOn the proposal to divide Swat into two districts, Gandapur said that the matter would be decided after consultation among local elected representatives, who would then present their recommendations to the provincial government.
\nCM in dera
\nChief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur Saturday cut short his visit to his hometown, Dera Ismail Khan, and departed for the flood-affected areas of the province. According to the Chief Minister\u2019s spokesperson, Faraz Ahmed Mughal, Gandapur will meet flood victims, listen to their grievances, and review the challenges faced by the affected families. The spokesperson said a special team of the Chief Minister had already reached the flood-hit areas to assess the needs and difficulties of the people, while ongoing relief operations were being closely monitored. He added that in light of the emergency situation, the Chief Minister had directed the use of all available resources to protect lives and extend maximum relief.
\nThe Chief Minister is in constant contact with divisional and district administrations as well as relevant provincial departments. Rescue agencies have been tasked to work round-the-clock to evacuate stranded residents, trace missing persons, and provide emergency relief.
\nThe spokesperson further said Gandapur was personally monitoring the rains and flood situation across the province. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CM visits flood-hit districts, chairs meeting in Swat PESHAWAR Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (CMKP), Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, on Sunday, chaired a high-level meeting at the office of the Commissioner Malakand Division to review the situation arising from the recent floods. Provincial cabinet members Arshad Ayub Khan, Fazal Hakim Khan, Dr Amjad Ali, Chief […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":497232,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-497209","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n