Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's Relief Efforts in Flood-Affected Kasur

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has been actively involved in relief efforts in flood-affected areas of Kasur. On Sunday, she visited the flood relief camp in DPS Kasur, where she interacted with flood-affected women, visited patients at the temporary hospital, and showed affection for children residing in the camp. The Chief Minister was briefed on the swift response of rescue teams, who evacuated victims from flood-hit areas and shifted them safely to the camp.

Key Takeaways:

  • 29 villages in Kasur district have been affected by the floods, with 18,300 residents evacuated and 36,129 rescued.
  • The relief camp is currently hosting victims from Dhup Sari, Mboke, Ola Nagar, Aiman Pura, Mai Wala, Fati Wala, and surrounding areas.
  • At present, 60 families comprising 312 individuals are staying in the Kasur relief camp, where the district administration has ensured proper arrangements for food, education, healthcare, and recreation.
  • Educational activities continue for children, who have also been provided with a playground facility.
  • Three doctors and medical staff remain available round the clock, with 170 people having already benefited from treatment at the medical camp.
  • CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif welcomed families who had been rescued by boats from the flood-hit village of Gatti Kalingar and inquired after the health and well-being of all women arriving by rescue boats.
  • The CM appreciated and congratulated Rescue 1122, Punjab Police, PDMA, and other agencies for their dedicated services in rescue and relief operations.

Statistics:

  • 29 villages in Kasur district have been affected by the floods.
  • 18,300 residents have been evacuated, and 36,129 have been rescued.
  • 60 families comprising 312 individuals are staying in the Kasur relief camp.
  • 170 people have benefited from treatment at the medical camp.
  • 3 doctors and medical staff remain available round the clock.

Sources:

  • Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday visited the flood relief camp established at DPS Kasur.
  • CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif also visited patients at the temporary hospital set up inside the camp.
  • Authorities briefed the Chief Minister that 29 villages in Kasur district had been affected by the floods.
  • The Punjab Ministry of Information and Culture.