Sunday, August 16, 2009

Pak Army begins relief activities in flooded areas of NWFP


MARADAN: Pak Army has launched relief activities in flood-hit Mardan and Swabi areas where emergency has been declared in all the government hospitals.

Funds have been issued to the district administration of Mardan and Swabi for helping the flood victims.

According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Army troops have reached Muhib Banda, Bagram and Ismailia along with boats.

Pak Army has also set up a flood relief camp in Peshawar which will function in coordination with the Provincial Flood Relief Commissioner and PDMA.

The flood water level is easing in Kalpani Nala, Mardan and the road will be opened for vehicular traffic soon.

The Emergency Response Unit (ERU) has released the necessary funds to the district administration for helping the flood affectees. Hundreds of tents, medicines and other essential items have been dispatched for the victims of Mardan and Swabi.

Steps are also being taken for providing cooked food to the affectees.

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