CM Murad declares Sanghar calamity-hit district

Vows every effort for relief of flood-hit people: Says 3,000 tents provided to people of Matiari: 100,000 tents to be made available in whole province

By: News Desk
Published: 04:23 PM, 21 Aug, 2022
CM Murad declares Sanghar calamity-hit district
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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah Sunday paid a visit to the areas of the province affected by recent rains and floods and declared Sanghar a calamity-hit declared, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The chief minister reviewed the rehabilitation works at Sanghar, Matiari and Bhit Shah.

“The provincial ministers and the public representatives are monitoring the relief activities,” he said while talking to media in Bhit Shah.

“The prime minister has assured support in the restoration work,” he added.

“It has rained 300 millimeters. The current drainage system is for 40 millimeters,” he stated.

“In view of climate change, the system should be improved,” he stressed.

“The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has given more than 3,000 tents to Matiari. We will give 100,000 tents in the whole province,” he vowed.

“We are giving meal to the people living in the camps,” he added.

“The decision of holding elections will be made by the election commission,” he declared.

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