Education Department Declares Over 1,000 Schools as Relief Camps for Flood-Affected People in Larkana

Strategic Insights -

The Education Department of Larkana has come forward to facilitate the safe transfer of flood-affected people from vulnerable areas to safer locations by declaring over 1,000 government boys' and girls' primary schools across the district's floodplain and safer areas as relief camps. These camps have started accommodating flood victims, with the district administration providing essential food and other necessary facilities. The district education officer, Anees Rehman Jalbani, has sent detailed lists of these schools to education officers of the relevant talukas, including Larkana, Ratodero, Bakrani, and Dokri, to ensure a smooth and effective relief operation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 1,000 government boys' and girls' primary schools across the district's floodplain and safer areas have been declared as relief camps.
  • The schools include 307 in Larkana, 308 in Ratodero, 214 in Bakrani, 146 in Dokri, and more than 32 schools in floodplain areas.
  • These schools have over 3,290 classrooms and a capacity to shelter more than 32,900 flood-affected people.
  • Daily updates and progress reports will be compiled by taluka education officers and shared with the Chief Monitoring Officer.
  • Emergency contact numbers have been activated for rapid response and coordination.
  • Heads and staff of the designated relief camps are advised to maintain heightened security and safely secure records, furniture, and valuable equipment.
  • Relief camps have already been established in Dokri's Union Councils Gajidero and Balhreji, with flood victims accommodated.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,000 schools have been declared as relief camps.
  • 307 schools are in Larkana, 308 in Ratodero, 214 in Bakrani.
  • 146 schools are in Dokri, with more than 32 schools in floodplain areas.
  • The schools have a total of 3,290 classrooms.
  • The relief camps have a capacity to shelter more than 32,900 flood-affected people.

Sources:

  • Larkana District Administration

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