Jaffarabad administration holds mock drill to prepare for pre-monsoon rains

JAFFARABAD: On the special directions of Jaffarabad Deputy Commissioner Khalid Khan, the district administration held a mock drill to deal effectively with possible pre-monsoon rains and any emergency.

All the line departments concerned took an active part with their machinery, equipment and manpower. They included the Municipal Corporation, the Irrigation Department, the Agriculture Department, Public Health Engineering and the Health Department.

Assistant Commissioner Dhiraj Kalra, Additional Deputy Commissioner Jaffarabad Huzoor Bakhsh Bugti, Chief Officer of the Municipal Corporation Dera Allahyar Ahmed Nawaz Jatak and Sub-Divisional Officer Irrigation Syed Amjad Shah were among the officers and officials present.

In his message, Deputy Commissioner Khalid Khan said the district administration was fully prepared at all times to deal with possible rains and natural disasters. He said all departments concerned must ensure the protection of people’s lives and property through mutual contact and a coordinated strategy. Immediate response, timely relief operations and effective drainage arrangements would be the first priority in any emergency. He directed all departments to keep their machinery, resources and staff active at all times so that any untoward situation could be dealt with effectively.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan