Commissioner, DC review flood preparedness at Head Panjnad

BAHAWALPUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Jul, 2026) Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Syed Hasan Raza,

visited Head Panjnad to review the water flow in the Panjnad River, assess the prevailing

flood situation, and inspect precautionary arrangements made by the district administration

ahead of any potential flooding.

During the visit, the chief engineer of the Irrigation Department briefed the commissioner on

the latest flood situation, informing him that the current water flow at Head Panjnad stood

at 140,000 cusecs and that there was no major flood threat at present. He added that all relevant

departments were fully prepared to respond effectively to any emergency situation.

The commissioner was also briefed on preparedness measures undertaken by Rescue 1122,

PERA Force, the Suthra Punjab Authority, the Revenue Department, the Irrigation Department, the Health Department, the Livestock Department, and other relevant agencies, including the availability of manpower, machinery, rescue equipment, and relief resources.

Deputy Commissioner Syed Hasan Raza directed all concerned departments to remain on high alert and ensure timely evacuation of residents living in riverine areas to safer locations if the flood situation deteriorates.

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He said the district administration was fully capable of dealing with any emergency and that all institutions were prepared to respond promptly.

Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia instructed officials of the Suthra Punjab Programme, Rescue 1122, PERA Force, Health Department, Livestock Department, Revenue Department, Irrigation Department, and other relevant agencies to maintain a 24-hour field presence with essential medicines, relief supplies, heavy machinery,

rescue boats, and other emergency equipment to ensure a swift and effective response if required.

He directed that all flood relief camps established along protective embankments in vulnerable areas

remain fully equipped with essential facilities. He emphasized uninterrupted availability of medicines for epidemic prevention, pediatric treatment, anti-snake venom, and other critical healthcare services at health camps.

The commissioner also instructed the Livestock Department to continue vaccination campaigns for livestock in flood-prone areas without interruption to protect animals from disease and safeguard the livelihoods of local communities.