Pak Army, FC assisting civil admin in rescue & relief efforts in flood-affected areas

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - The Pakistan Army and FC troops are assisting civil administration in rescue and relief efforts due to recent flooding in Balochistan.

According to a press release issued by the ISPR, two army aviation helicopters have been flown from Karachi to Othal and Lasbella areas. These helicopters had attempted during last 48 hours also but could not fly due to bad weather conditions. The helicopters will now shift stranded people to safer places and also transport necessary relief items. General Officer Commanding at Gawadar also visited Othal area to oversee rescue and relief efforts.

Today, senior local commander at Khuzdar will visit flood affected areas of Khuzdar and surroundings. Ground rescue and relief teams are busy in Othal, Jhal Magsi in shifting people to safer places and provision of food and water to local residents.

Doctors and paramedics are providing medical care to affected people. Coastal highway has been opened for all kinds of traffic. Efforts are in hand to repair the damaged communication infrastructure and restore utilities. A dyke in Turbat which was breached has been repaired.

Punjab troops are assisting the civil administration in relief efforts in DG Khan due to flash flooding/ hill torrents. Two medical camps have been established by Army to provide medical care to local people affected due to floods.