Pakistan Army continues relief work for affectees of floods: ISPR

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Pakistan Army continues relief work for affectees of floods: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, July 31(APP): Pakistan Army continues its relief and rescue activities country wide for the affectees of unprecedented floods. All available troops of Army in respective areas have been fully mobilized and so far 14250 people have been evacuated from the flooded areas.

This was expressed by Director General Interservice Public Relation, Maj.Gen Athar Abbass during press briefing at Directorate of ISPR.

According to briefing, 3000 people were rescued in Swat, 2000 in Tank, 3000 in Risalpur, 3450 in Nowshera, Charsada and Pabbi. Efforts are in hand to rescue 2800 tourists stranded in Kalam have been evacuated to safer places. 17 Army Helicopters are taking parts in these relief activities besides motor boats.

Army troops equipped with sufficient numbers of Boats and life jackets are busy in rescue activities at Nowshera, Jhelum and other flood affected areas. Army troops in concert with civil administration are operating at full stretch continuously. All available troops of Army in Malakand / Swat areas have been fully mobilized to carry out rescue and relief activities. 50 ton rations and 5000 packets of meal have been dropped in flood affected areas through Helicopters. Air mobile ambulance (Helicopter) has also been inducted to provide necessary first aid treatment to the stranded people.

Additional 50 motor boats procured from Karachi have started arriving in Peshawar/Risalpur and being pushed in the affected areas. Army Engineers are busy round the clock to keep the major roads open and allow flow of traffic. Army reserve bridges have also been moved to flood affected areas and will be launched as soon as water recedes.

Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik visited various parts of flood affected areas of District Charsada, Peshawar and Nowshera and witnessed ongoing rescue and relief activities.

 

[BATMAN]

What a shame for our politicians.

 

[khurasaan1]

What a shame for our politicians.

bro..politicians work for foreign masterz not for the public..they will feel shame from their masterz only...

 

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[mohsinkid]

Salute to the Pakistan Army.!
Dispatching/Distributing food supplies to the people is the toughest job, from my experience that i have being involved in IDP(internal deplaced people of swat) supplies dispatching at swabi,topi,ghazi,gaddoon.

May Allah show His mercy on the people of the affected areas.Ameen

 

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Pak Army establishes flood control centre in Abbotabad

Pakistan Army has established an Army Flood Control Centre in Abbotabad to provide relief and rescue facilities for the flood affectees in the areas of Azad Kashmir, Northern Areas and Karakoram avenue.

Military spokesman said that said that 3-helicopters of Pakistan Army were carrying rescue operation for flood victims in Northern areas and 150-people from a village of Kamra have been rescued to Skardu through 15-flights of helicopters and food items were also being distributed in flood-hit areas of Kamra through helicopters.

40 persons including 18 tourists have also been shifted from helicopters to safer places from flood-affected areas of Kail and Neelum valley of Azad Kashmir, he added.

Pak Army establishes flood control centre in Abbotabad | Pakistan | News | Newspaper | Daily | English | Online

 

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Troops evacuate thousands in flood disaster

SUKKUR: Pakistani troops, spearheading relief efforts in the worst floods in 80 years, evacuated several thousand people in two provinces overnight after flood waters burst through river embankments, an official said on Sunday.

The biggest floods in 80 years have killed over 1,600 people, disrupted 12 million lives and ruined many crops vital for the agriculture-based economy.

Saleh Farooqui, director general of the National Disaster Management Authority in Sindh province, told Reuters up to 10,000 people were evacuated overnight in Punjab province, and several thousand in Sindh. Rescue efforts are still under way.

Floodwaters have roared down from as far away as Afghanistan and India through the northwest to the agricultural heartland of Punjab and on to southern Sindh along a trail more than 1,000 km (600 miles) long.

Heavy rain is expected to lash the country again raising the prospect that more homes and crops will be swept away.

Many people are still stranded. Others have been evacuated from their villages but are living out in the open, with little food or drinking water.

DAWN.COM | Pakistan | Troops evacuate thousands in flood disaster

 

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Army continues relief, rescue operations in flood-hit areas

RAWALPINDI: The relief and rescue operations being carried out by Pakistan Army are underway for flood-effectees in floods-hit areas in various parts of country on Monday, Geo News reported.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has provided relief goods weighing lb1.5 lacks to poor people caught in floods-plaque areas.

ISPR sources said Pakistan Army has also set up Control Centers at Chaklala, Tarbela and Abbotabad air bases.

A large number of army boats, 782, are participating in relief and rescue operations, sources said.

More than 32000 packets of food have been provided to flood-affectees in Pakistan.

As many as 7000 ration bags, 900 boats and 650 blankets have been dispatched to flood-ridden parts in three provinces.

Army’s eight helicopters are partaking in rescue operations in Southern Areas. 30 Core Gujranwala has sent 10 trucks laden with relief goods for affectees trapped in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

A charter plane, carrying relief goods including food packets, drinking water bottles, blankets and boats, has flown for flood-affectees in parts of Sindh and Southern Punjab provinces.

First convoy comprising 10 trucks laden with relief goods has set out for affectees in Southern Punjab.

PAF sources said air headquarters in Islamabad has provided ration goods weighing 900 kilograms so far.

Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Law Babar Awan distributed relief goods in a relief camp while another minister for population Fidous Ashiq Awan visited the floods-stricken areas and distributed relief goods among affectees.

Army continues relief, rescue operations in flood-hit areas

 

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No PR309/2010-ISPR
Rawalpindi - August 9, 2010:

Pakistan Army continues its untiring rescue and relief operations in the flood hit areas of Sindh, Punjab, FATA, KPK and Northern Areas. Special Support Group has established 3 flood control centers at Chaklala, Tarbela and Abbotabad to collect flood relief goods from various donor agencies for further dispatch to the flood hit areas.

A total of 930 boats including 782 of Pakistan Army are being used in rescue and relief operation in flood hit areas. Troops have evacuated more than 1, 75, 000 marooned people from flooded areas.

Besides cooked food packets, 32720 Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) were also distributed amongst the flood affectees of KPK. During last 24 hours, 2250 people have been given medical treatment in medical camps at Charsadda and Jallozai. 6966 bags of rations, 800 tents, and 650 blankets were distributed among the affectees at Kund, Khairabad, Utamzai, Panda Khek, Turnab, Satryab Charsadda, Sheikh Ismail, Bada Khan, Laikot, Pishmal, Aryani Bagla, Kalam Bazar and Shahpur on Sunday.150 patients have been given necessary medical assistance and 1500 individuals have been provided hot meals at relief camps established at D I Khan. 5 Helicopters of Pakistan Army have flown for relief activities to Upper Swat and D I Khan.

Troops are busy day and night to evacuate the stranded people from the flood affected districts of Sindh.

Army Flood Control Center has been established at Abbotabad to provide rescue and relief to affected peoples in AJK, KKH and Northern Areas. As many as 8 Helicopters are employed for relief and rescue in Northern Areas.

Army Engineers are working round the clock to repair damaged bridges in KPK and FATA. Repair of Bridge at Bagh Dheri, Swat has been completed and opened for light traffic. Sakhra and Kalakot Bridges in Upper Swat are being repaired with the help of locals. 4 Foot Bridges were made functional at, Madyan, Kalam and Behrain. Takhta Band by Pass and Hazara Bridge in Mingora have been repaired by Army Engineers and opened for traffic. Ali Masjid Bridge in Khyber Agency on Pak-Torkham road has also been repaired and traffic restored. Repair work on road Torkham – Peshawar is being carried out in collaboration with Political Administration and Khyber Rifles at Ali Masjid, Kata Kushta, Bigiari and Ayub Killi. All endeavors are being made to ensure smooth flow of traffic.

15 Army Field Hospitals and number of free Medical Camps are working at KPK, Sindh and Punjab to provide health care facilities to patients of flood affected areas. 100 mobile clinics in collaboration with civil administration have been made functional. 2 x Water purification plants are being installed at Nowshera and Charsada.

 

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Fauji Cement donated 7 trucks loaded with relief goods for the flood affectees on Monday. (09-08-2010) – Photo ISPR

 

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No PR315/2010-ISPR
Rawalpindi - August 10, 2010:

Pakistan Army troops are busy day and night in rescue and relief operations in the flood affected areas of Sindh, Punajab, FATA, KPK and Northern Area.

All available resources have been utilized to help the affected people of flood hit areas.

4 Trucks of NLC containing relief goods were transported today to flood hit areas of Pano Aqil, Ghotki and Sukkur. Relief goods provided to the affectees include milk, dry rations, water bottles, water coolers and blankets.

In Multan and Muzaffargarh rescue and relief operation continues with the help of boats ad helicopters. In last 24 hours more than 2230 people have been evacuated to safer places. 70,000 people are being provided necessary assistance in 11 relief camps established by Pakistan Army. Doctors and paramedical staff of Pakistan Army are busy in providing treatment to the patients in relief.

In KPK, today as many as 23 helicopters carried out rescue and relief activities in Upper Swat, Kalam, Behrain, Dir, Chakdara and D I Khan.

Two rescue teams are helping the locals in Rahatkot and Azad Banda in extricating the luggage and belongings from destroyed houses. Registration Centres have been established for damages, assistance and ration distribution in Kalam Bazzar, Bahrain Bazzar, Utror, Balakot, Laikot and Pishaml. 16 temporary shelters have been erected at Sinpura to accommodate flood affected families.

Khan Khwar Bridge and Hazara foot Bridge have been made functional. Repairing of 6 Bridges is in progress at Sakhra, Kala Kot, Bagh Dheri, Darolai, Ain and Wainai. Construction work is in progress at Kyal Bridge.

Road from Alpura to Bala Baba has been repaired by Army Engineers for traffic. Whereas repair work on main Alpuri-Besham road is in progress at 5 different locations and construction of roads on KK – Kalram, Behrain – Darolai, Gwaleri – Cherma are in progress. Repair / maintenance on road Buronai Khel – Kando and road Janbil – Marghza is under way.

1883 families were distributed ration at Tiat, Madyan, Bishigram and Jerry. 80 ration bags, 150 shelters were distributed at Samasa R, Ziarat and Kalabagh. 175 Ration bags, 1905 Haversacks and 25 tents were distributed at Chak Shehzad, Kech, Wandi Khaliq, Juma Khan, Qadir Sial, Fazal Rahim, Jabrwalal and Wensum College. 150 dry ration bags and 850 cook food packets were heli dropped at Takwara, Qalandar and Malang area. 3362 patients were given medical treatment in various medical camps established by Pakistan Army in different areas of KPK.

Army has established 222 relief camps at different locations in KPK, where 58884 individuals have been accommodated and provided 18683 tents, 5000 blankets, 619126 packets of Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) and 102640 packets of dry rations. Burial of 557 dead animals completed in general area Khashgi and Mohib Banda.

Army Flood Control Centre has been established at Abbottabad to provide rescue and relief to affected people of AJK, KKH and Northern Areas. Relief camps have been established at various areas of Sakardu district where people are provided with necessary basic needs. 70 people have been evacuated through helicopter efforts and moved to safer places. Thagus Bridge is being repaired in Ghanche.

Army Engineers are working round the clock to repair damaged bridges in KPK and FATA. Efforts are in hand to ensure smooth flow of traffic.

Today 16 people of Peshawar Electricity Supply Corporation (PESCO) were also rescued at Khud Bazdar near D I Khan.

 

[Donatello]

And no where you can see any politicians. Bullshyt Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and his so called "Peoples" party. What a shame.

 

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Pakistan Army zealously working in flood-hit areas

RAWALPINDI, August 13 (APP): Troops of Pakistan Army are zealously working round the clock in the flood-affected areas of Sindh, Punjab, FATA, KPK and Gilgit-Baltistan to provide relief to affected people. All available resources have been fully utilized to help the flood affected people.

Army engineers are trying to establish road link between Multan and Dera Gazi Khan as early as possible to bring relief for the locals. Heavy machinery has been moved from Taunsa and Basera for opening of Muzaffargarph-Ghazi Ghat road.

Army Aviation has employed more than 50 helicopters including foreign helicopters and under taking arduous rescue and relief operation in flood affected areas.
Army is also supervising 115 relief camps in collaboration with civil administration at Muzzffergarh and Dera Gazi Khan and feeding more than 1 lakh people daily.18 trucks of relief goods including ration have been distributed at Tarnab, Mosama Badani, Jallabela, Land Daudzai, Mian Gujar, Khat Korara, Islamabad Korara, Bella Niko Khan Jughian, Tainurpura, Lalagali and Basham. 5000 packets of cooked food and 2000 packets of dry ration were distributed at Nowshera and surrounding. 1,286 families were provided ration at Bishigram, Madyan, Tirat, Jerry, Pia, Chakrai, Mankial, Balakot, Qandail and Kalam.

7,700 patients were given free medical treatment at medical camps established at Madyan, Tirat, Jerry, Red Bridge Madyan, Rahatkot, Kalam, Matilitan Bodigran, general area Bazar Kot, and Kalam and Bahrain.

Army troops helped 27,734 people to cross over Swat River from Chakdara Bridge in last 24 hours. Seven water points were established by Army Engineers at Nowshera Kalan, Gandri and Seis Mandi and supplied 94,000 litters of water.

Special Support Group has dispatched 15,000 tents for D I Khan and Southern Punjab and 600 tents for KPK. SSG distributed 160 tons ration at Kalam, 80 tons at Khoistan, 60 tons KPK and 250 tons for D I Khan and southern Punjab.

Pakistan Army has made special arrangement of cooked food during Seheri and Iftari at all the relief camps.

 

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General Tariq Majid visits flood affected areas

RAWALPINDI, Aug 13(APP): General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) visited the flood affected areas of Kalabagh, Jinnah Barrage, Chashma, Taunsa Barrage, Kot Addu, DG Khan, Muzaffargarh and Jam Pur areas of Punjab. He also reviewed the ongoing relief activities.