PM Shehbaz orders assessment of flood damages for rehab plan

Initial flood damage assessment report expected in 10 days

• PM asks authorities to incorporate agricultural, livestock damage as well • M-5 motorway closed, embankments to be reinforced as Sutlej threatens Jalalpur Pirwala • Two more Sehwan villages flooded as Indus in ‘high flood’ LAHORE: A committee formed by the prime minister to take stock of flood damages on Tuesday said the initial estimates will be finalised in ten days based on “accurate and transparent field reports”, as PM Shehbaz Sharif sepa…

PM Shehbaz orders assessment of flood damages for rehab plan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed all provinces and relevant institutions to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the damages caused by the recent rains and floods so that an effective rehabilitation plan could be prepared. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, he praised the "timely and effective actions" taken by provincial chief ministers in response to the weather-related challenges, but stressed the need for coordinated efforts.…

Initial Flood Damage Assessment Report Expected In 10 Days

• PM asks authorities to incorporate agricultural, livestock damage as well • M-5 motorway closed, embankments to be reinforced as Sutlej threatens Jalalpur Pirwala • Two more Sehwan villages flooded as Indus in ‘high flood’ LAHORE: A committee formed by the prime minister to take stock of flood damages on Tuesday said the initial estimates will be finalised in ten days based on “accurate and transparent field reports”, as PM Shehbaz Sharif sepa…

PM Shehbaz directs complete assessment of rain, flood damages

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed all the relevant authorities to prepare a comprehensive and realistic assessment of human and financial losses, including damages to crops, livestock and communication infrastructure in the rain and flood-affected areas. He stressed that after the completion of the assessment, the government could formulate a comprehensive rehabilitation strategy by effectively carrying out the restoration effort…