Zhob commissioner visits rain-hit Tora Khola, distributes relief goods

ZHOB: Zhob Division Commissioner Asif Ali Farrukh, accompanied by Zhob Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Naveed Alam, visited the rain-affected areas of Tora Khola in detail. He assessed the damage caused by the recent heavy rains and flash floods.

The commissioner inspected the damage to link roads, water bodies, streams and other infrastructure. He directed the Communications and Works Department, the PDMA, the district administration and other departments to take emergency steps to repair the damaged link roads, clear debris and restore traffic quickly, so that people in the affected areas do not face further hardship.

Relief goods distributed among the affected

Asif Ali Farrukh said the Balochistan government was committed to helping the rain-affected families in every possible way. He said all available resources were being used for the rehabilitation of the affected, for relief and for the provision of basic facilities. He made it clear that no affected family would be left alone and that he was personally supervising the relief activities.

On the occasion, the commissioner distributed rations, tents, blankets and other essential relief goods among the rain-affected families. He directed that there should be no negligence in providing the affected with food, clean drinking water, medical facilities and other basic needs.

During the visit, the commissioner met the family of a two-year-old child who died in a tragic accident during the rain. He offered Fatiha for the deceased and expressed heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the bereaved. He assured them that the district administration would extend every possible cooperation to the affected family.

The commissioner directed that seasonal streams be monitored continuously, that a close watch be kept on the situation in low-lying areas and that emergency machinery be kept fully operational. He appealed to the public to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rains, stay away from seasonal streams and flood channels, and follow the safety instructions of the district administration.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan