PM announces Rs100mn for rehabilitation of flood-hit village in Ghizer

GHIZER: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced Rs 100 million for the rehabilitation of Bobar village in Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan badly affected by the flash floods.

The prime minister, during his visit to the village, was told in a briefing that the floods had killed 17 people and damaged 249 houses in the village. Moreover, 794 animals and several orchards were also washed away during the calamity.

The prime minister ordered the authorities concerned to pay compensation of Rs 1 million each for the families who had lost their dear ones in the catastrophe. Moreover, he also ordered the construction of a five-kilometer metal road to facilitate the villagers.

In an interaction with the affected villagers, the prime minister assured the flood-stricken people that the government would not leave them alone until all of the families were rehabilitated.

PM announces Rs100m for rehabilitation of a GB’s Bobar village. Photo/ APP

The prime minister expressed condolence over the loss of lives and properties and assured the victims of the government’s all-out support for their relief and rehabilitation. He said the government was making all-out efforts to ease the difficulties being faced by the people in flood-ravaged areas.

During the visit, the prime minister also distributed cheques among the flood-affected people of Shisper Glacier of Hunza at a ceremony held at Gilgit airport.

He handed over cheques of Rs0.8 million each among nine people whose houses were completely destroyed during the floods and Rs 0.5 million each among six people whose houses were partially damaged.

Advisor to PM on Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira, Special Assistant Fahad Hussain and Chairman of National Disaster Management Authority Lt General Akhtar Nawaz accompanied the prime minister.

As per details, life is at a standstill especially in Sindh, KP, and Balochistan with casualties of hundreds and massive destruction due to flooding.

The government has declared a national emergency after the worsening situation and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has revealed that more than 1000 people had been killed so far.

The streets in the flood-hit areas have been filled with people lying under bare skies waiting for the authorities to rescue them, children have been crying with hunger and the mothers looking for their lost ones.

President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has also urged the international community to step forward for the relief activities and to support Pakistan in this crucial time.

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