PESHAWAR (Web Desk) The Provincial Disasters Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa here Monday directed the district government to use the relief funds of Rs 15 million for the quick and speedy assistance of flood victims of Urson valley.
As per the latest report of PDMA here, the district administration of Chitral has been directed to utilise relief available funds in the aftermath of the flash flood emergency situation taken place on June 2 last in Urson valley for the purchase of food items from utility stores after fulfilling all code formalities.
The DC Chitral has been authorised to utilise the relief funds to the tune of Rs 15 million for relief activities besides provision of quick assistance to the affected population.
According to the report, 29 people had lost their lives and 13 persons including eight security personnel are still missing due to heavy floods in Chitral.
As many as 19 houses were completely and 27 partially damaged due to flood devastation in Chitral.
The dead bodies of 16 victims, including three security personnel, have been recovered, whereas 13 to 14 persons are still missing and four sustained injuries.
The report said quite a considerable number of irrigation canals and water supply schemes have been reported damaged due to a natural disaster.
The report said compensation cheques would be distributed among the affected persons by today.
The Chief Minister KP has released Rs 50 million for supplying food and other necessary items for affected people.
The Deputy Commissioner Chitral along with delivery and relief team has visited the affected area and distributed 50 tents, 150 quilts, 200 mates besides 40 cooked food items (rice dough) among the affected population.
Meanwhile, rescue, backup and search operation are continuing in the affected countries and personnel of Pak Army besides district administration, NDMA and PDMA are actively taking part in the relief and delivery operations.
The PDMA has already provided 200 tents to district administration Chitral at the onslaught of monsoon season in the second week of June 2016. Too, 150 tents, 100 kitchen sets, 100 plastic mats and 200 puffs have been discharged to the affected areas from PDMA warehouse.
The PDMA has requested Nation Disasters Management Authority for the provision of Helicopter service to provide relief in inaccessible and distant areas of Chitral. Emergency has been declared in Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Drosh. The Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has placed CM official helicopter at the disposal of PDMA for immediate relief efforts.