The flood-like situation in Biswanth Sub-Division continued to be grim as over 8000 more people have been affected due to the flooded water of Brahmputra river. Some more areas has been inundated and he number of flood affected people has crossed more than 40,000 in the Biswanth Sub-Divis
Around 40,000 food packets are being prepared to be supplied to the people in areas affected by floods, Punjab Food Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said on Thursday.
"I chaired a meeting with all district magistrates and officials from the administration. I have instructed everyone to help people and to make sure those who're stranded because of the flood are getting food and other needy items, to clear roads quickly," he said while talking to the report
Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal on Monday said that the district administration has so far rescued around 200 people safely during rescue operations and all these people have been shifted to relief camps.
According to an official release, during the meeting, Chief Minister Dr Sarma briefed the Prime Minister about the latest flood situation in Assam and the slew of measures taken by the state government to provide relief and rehabilitation to the flood affected people.
Protests by flood-affected people in Gilgit-Baltistan continue to escalate as they blamed the authorities for not paying heed to disaster-hit families in the region, according to the vernacular media reports.
Quetta [Pakistan], September 11 (ANI): As Pakistan is facing its worst devastation due to the floods, the Hindu community in Balochistan has come up with a gesture of humanity and religious harmony, by opening the doors of a temple to shelter flood-affected people.
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 5 (ANI): Pakistan's alarming flood situation pose a risk of hunger and disease for hundreds and thousands of flood-affected people left scrambling for shelter and aid after the devastating rains in the country.
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 27 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Saturday said that he will help flood-affected people but would not stop Haqeeqi Azadi campaign for real independence of the country, local media reported.
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 8 (ANI): Anger is brewing among the people of Pakistan's Balochistan province as thousands of people in far-flung areas are still waiting for help from the government and welfare groups after devastating floods.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 21 (ANI): The Telangana government on Wednesday requested the Centre to provide Rs 1,000 crore as immediate assistance towards flood relief to the state.