NDMA to conduct survey for assessment of damages
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) would conduct assessment survey of flood hit areas through machine readable forms to compile a centralised data of house hold damages.
Official sources said on Thursday that talks are underway with donors agencies including Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) to discuss details of the project after which final decision would be taken.
Sources said that NDMA would execute this project with the cooperation of Pakistan Army under which damaged caused to housing units and private property of the flood affected areas would be estimated.
Sources added that results of the survey would be the focal point to assess the actual extent of damage caused to privately-owned houses.
Initial estimates suggest that some 1.8 million houses have been damaged and it is necessary to have accurate figures to pay the compensation amount.
Sources informed that engineers would assess the extent of damage suffered by the houses and with the cooperation of the armed forces, the major expenses incurred would be saved.
Floodwaters from Manchar Lake enters Sehwan airport
DADU: A breach in Manchhar Lake widened to 1200 feet after the Lake overflowed beyond its 121-foot capacity; while, the breaches in two others dykes broadened 1200 to 800 feet letting out massive torrents of water, Geo News reported Thursday.
Floodwaters also entered into Sehwan airport after breaches were made at RD-11 and RD-12.
The massive outflow from the Lake has devastated more than 100 villages and the crops of cotton and chilies with water rapidly heading towards Bhan Saeedabad, triggering the local people to evacuate.
According to Irrigation Department officials, the breach in RD-96 of Manchhar Lake’s protective embankment, widened to 1200 feet.
RD-95 suffered 800-foot breach and RD-97 got 1000-foot breach. DCO Jamshoro Sami Siddiqui issued to Bhan Saeedabad the emergency warnings for evacuation, adding a caravan of 100 buses has been dispatched to the city to help the citizens to relocate to safer places.
All the displaced people would be accommodated at the camps in Sehwan Matiari, Jamshoro, Kotri, Tando Muhammed Khan and Tando Allahyar.
The water gushing out from the breaches caused yesterday in RD-11 and 12, is roaring near Indus Highway.
Meantime, Brig. Zubair of Pak Army said Pakistan Army and Pak Navy decided to launch a joint operation in the flooded areas adjacent to the Lake, adding at least five helicopters and over 50 boats are being dispatched to these areas.
EU leaders agree to trade concessions for Pakistan
BRUSSELS: European leaders struck a "deal" in principle on Thursday to ditch or reduce tariffs on Pakistani export products, a senior diplomatic source revealed.
"There is a deal on Pakistan aid," the source said as European Union leaders, identifying a readiness among the 27 EU heads of government and state to offer trade favours to flood-ravaged Islamabad as it battles extremism.
The details, the source said, would be worked out in October when the European Commission would come up with proposals.
A separate source earlier indicated that leaders were considering a political statement of intent ahead of foreign ministers taking up the issue next month.
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) would conduct assessment survey of flood hit areas through machine readable forms to compile a centralised data of house hold damages.
Official sources said on Thursday that talks are underway with donors agencies including Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) to discuss details of the project after which final decision would be taken.
Sources said that NDMA would execute this project with the cooperation of Pakistan Army under which damaged caused to housing units and private property of the flood affected areas would be estimated.
Sources added that results of the survey would be the focal point to assess the actual extent of damage caused to privately-owned houses.
Initial estimates suggest that some 1.8 million houses have been damaged and it is necessary to have accurate figures to pay the compensation amount.
Sources informed that engineers would assess the extent of damage suffered by the houses and with the cooperation of the armed forces, the major expenses incurred would be saved.
Floodwaters from Manchar Lake enters Sehwan airport
DADU: A breach in Manchhar Lake widened to 1200 feet after the Lake overflowed beyond its 121-foot capacity; while, the breaches in two others dykes broadened 1200 to 800 feet letting out massive torrents of water, Geo News reported Thursday.
Floodwaters also entered into Sehwan airport after breaches were made at RD-11 and RD-12.
The massive outflow from the Lake has devastated more than 100 villages and the crops of cotton and chilies with water rapidly heading towards Bhan Saeedabad, triggering the local people to evacuate.
According to Irrigation Department officials, the breach in RD-96 of Manchhar Lake’s protective embankment, widened to 1200 feet.
RD-95 suffered 800-foot breach and RD-97 got 1000-foot breach. DCO Jamshoro Sami Siddiqui issued to Bhan Saeedabad the emergency warnings for evacuation, adding a caravan of 100 buses has been dispatched to the city to help the citizens to relocate to safer places.
All the displaced people would be accommodated at the camps in Sehwan Matiari, Jamshoro, Kotri, Tando Muhammed Khan and Tando Allahyar.
The water gushing out from the breaches caused yesterday in RD-11 and 12, is roaring near Indus Highway.
Meantime, Brig. Zubair of Pak Army said Pakistan Army and Pak Navy decided to launch a joint operation in the flooded areas adjacent to the Lake, adding at least five helicopters and over 50 boats are being dispatched to these areas.
EU leaders agree to trade concessions for Pakistan
BRUSSELS: European leaders struck a "deal" in principle on Thursday to ditch or reduce tariffs on Pakistani export products, a senior diplomatic source revealed.
"There is a deal on Pakistan aid," the source said as European Union leaders, identifying a readiness among the 27 EU heads of government and state to offer trade favours to flood-ravaged Islamabad as it battles extremism.
The details, the source said, would be worked out in October when the European Commission would come up with proposals.
A separate source earlier indicated that leaders were considering a political statement of intent ahead of foreign ministers taking up the issue next month.
Manchhar breach triggers mass exodus from Bhan Saeedabad
DADU: A breach in Manchhar Lake widened to 1000 feet after the Lake overflowed beyond its 121-foot capacity; while, the breaches in two others dykes broadened 25 to 42 feet letting out massive torrents of water, Geo News reported Thursday.
The massive outflow from the Lake has devastated at least 15 villages and the crops of cotton and chilies with water rapidly heading towards Bhan Saeedabad, triggering the local people to evacuate.
According to Irrigation Department officials, the breach in RD-96 of Manchhar Lake’s protective embankment, widened to 1000 feet.
RD-95 suffered 25-foot breach and RD-97 got 42-foot breach. DCO Jamshoro Sami Siddiqui issued to Bhan Saeedabad the emergency warnings for evacuation, adding a caravan of 100 buses has been dispatched to the city to help the citizens to relocate to safer places.
All the displaced people would be accommodated at the camps in Sehwan Matiari, Jamshoro, Kotri, Tando Muhammed Khan and Tando Allahyar.
The water gushing out from the breaches caused yesterday in RD-11 and 12, is roaring near Indus Highway.
Meantime, Brig. Zubair of Pak Army said Pakistan Army and Pak Navy decided to launch a joint operation in the flooded areas adjacent to the Lake, adding at least five helicopters and over 50 boats are being dispatched to these areas.
Manchhar breach widens to 1000 feet
DADU: A breach in Manchhar Lake widened to 1000 feet after the Lake overflowed beyond its 121-foot capacity; while, the breaches in two others dykes broadened 25 to 42 feet letting out massive torrents of water, Geo News reported Thursday.
According to Irrigation Department officials, the breach in RD-96 of Manchhar Lake’s protective embankment, widened to 1000 feet.
The water streaming out of the breaches, inundating at least eight villages, is fast paced towards Bhan Saeedabad.
RD-95 suffered 25-foot breach and RD-97 got 42-foot breach. DCO Jamshoro Sami Siddiqui issued to Bhan Saeedabad the emergency warnings for evacuation, adding a caravan of 100 buses has been dispatched to the city to help the citizens to relocate to safer places.
All the displaced people would be accommodated at the camps in Sehwan Matiari, Jamshoro, Kotri, Tando Muhammed Khan and Tando Allahyar.
Meantime, Brig. Zubair of Pak Army said Pakistan Army and Pak Navy decided to launch a joint operation in the flooded areas adjacent to the Lake, adding at least five helicopters and over 50 boats are being dispatched to these areas.
Breaches at Manchhar bunds prompts exodus off Bhan Saeedabad
DADU: A breach in Manchhar Lake widened to 1000 feet after the Lake overflowed beyond its 121-foot capacity; while, the breaches in two others dykes broadened 25 to 42 feet letting out massive torrents of water, Geo News reported Thursday.The massive outflow from the Lake has devastated at least 15 villages and the crops of cotton and chilies with water rapidly heading towards Bhan Saeedabad, triggering the local people to evacuate.
According to Irrigation Department officials, the breach in RD-96 of Manchhar Lake’s protective embankment, widened to 1000 feet.
RD-95 suffered 25-foot breach and RD-97 got 42-foot breach. DCO Jamshoro Sami Siddiqui issued to Bhan Saeedabad the emergency warnings for evacuation, adding a caravan of 100 buses has been dispatched to the city to help the citizens to relocate to safer places.
All the displaced people would be accommodated at the camps in Sehwan Matiari, Jamshoro, Kotri, Tando Muhammed Khan and Tando Allahyar.
The water gushing out from the breaches caused yesterday in RD-11 and 12, is roaring near Indus Highway.
Meantime, Brig. Zubair of Pak Army said Pakistan Army and Pak Navy decided to launch a joint operation in the flooded areas adjacent to the Lake, adding at least five helicopters and over 50 boats are being dispatched to these areas.
Manchhar breach widens to 1000 feet
DADU: A breach in Manchhar Lake widened to 1000 feet after the Lake overflowed beyond its 121-foot capacity; while, the breaches in two others dykes broadened 25 to 42 feet letting out massive torrents of water, Geo News reported Thursday.According to Irrigation Department officials, the breach in RD-96 of Manchhar Lake’s protective embankment, widened to 1000 feet.
The water streaming out of the breaches, inundating at least eight villages, is fast paced towards Bhan Saeedabad.
RD-95 suffered 25-foot breach and RD-97 got 42-foot breach. DCO Jamshoro Sami Siddiqui issued to Bhan Saeedabad the emergency warnings for evacuation, adding a caravan of 100 buses has been dispatched to the city to help the citizens to relocate to safer places.
All the displaced people would be accommodated at the camps in Sehwan Matiari, Jamshoro, Kotri, Tando Muhammed Khan and Tando Allahyar.
Meantime, Brig. Zubair of Pak Army said Pakistan Army and Pak Navy decided to launch a joint operation in the flooded areas adjacent to the Lake, adding at least five helicopters and over 50 boats are being dispatched to these areas.
Breaches at Manchhar bunds prompts exodus off Bhan Saeedabad
DADU: Three breaches have developed in protective dykes along Manchhar Lake after it soared past its extreme 121-foot level late on Wednesday night, resulting in fast mass exodus from Bhan Saeedabad, Geo News reported.
According to Irrigation Authorities, gushing floodwater, getting unleashed through three breaches at protective embankments, is fast raging towards abutting residential areas, prompting authorities in Bhan Saeedabad tehsil to make announcement on loud speakers for early evacuation.
No transport facility has been arranged for people migrating off tehsil at government level, leaving them confined enough to evacuate their homes on their own, which is underway at a very slow pace.
Decision made to breach Manchhar from RD-7 to 9
DADU: Manchhar Lake burgeoned past extreme dangerous 121-foot level, posing massive threat to Bhan Saeedabad, Geo News reported Wednesday.
The outpouring lake water exposed over 250,000 population of Bhan Saeedabad area of Tehsil Sehwan at increased risk.
According to the Irrigation Department, the water from the Lake would be let out into Indus Link by causing a cut from RD-7 to 9. A decision in this regard has been made. The water would be unleashed from Karampur into Indus Link.
DCO Dadu Iqbal Memon is leading the crew to cause a breach with heavy machinery; however, the local people are not allowing him to carry forward with the cut.
Meantime, the torrents from various canals of the Lake have inundated at least 60 villages and crops standing on several acres of land.
Meantime, floodwater-besieged Juhi is cut off from the rest of the country on the consecutive tenth day today.
Manchhar Lake poses threat to Bhan Saeedabad
DADU: Manchhar Lake soared past its extreme 121-foot level, posing massive threat to Bhan Saeedabad, Geo News reported Wednesday.
Ural Head was breached to dilute the water pressure at the Lake and let the lake water stream into River Indus, raising the outflow to 10,000 cusecs with inflow from MNV Drain at 28,000 cusecs.
The Lake overflow has put at stake Tehsil Sehwan city of Bhan Saeedabad with a population of 250,000 people.
A temporary protective embankment is being built to save Tehsil Sehwan city of Bhan Saeedabad from the flood situation.
According to the Irrigation Department, the water from the Lake would be let out into Indus Link by causing a cut in MNV Drain’s Zero Point. A three-member commission has struck final decision in this connection. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah will formally announce it today.
Meantime, the torrents from various canals of the Lake have inundated at least 60 villages and crops standing on several acres of land.
Meantime, floodwater-besieged Juhi is cut off from the rest of the country on the consecutive tenth day today.
Manchhar Lake soars its 121-foot capacity
DADU: Manchhar Lake reached its ultimate level of 121 feet with several villages and crops standing on myriad acres inundated by torrents streaming out from various canals of the Lake, Geo News reported Wednesday.
Ural Head was breached to dilute the water pressure at the Lake, raising the outflow to 10,000 cusecs with inflow from MNV Drain at 28,000 cusecs.
According to the Irrigation Department, the water from the Lake would be let out into Indus Link by causing a cut in MNV Drain’s Zero Point. A three-member commission has struck final decision in this connection. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah will formally announce it today.
Meantime, the torrents from various canals of the Lake have inundated at least 60 villages and crops standing on several acres of land.
In view massively precarious condition, the Irrigation Department officials are supervising the work regarding raising the bunds from Lake’s Zero Point to RD-100 by two feet with the help of heavy machinery.
A temporary protective embankment is being built to save Tehsil Sehwan city of Bhan Saeedabad from the flood situation.
Meantime, floodwater-besieged Juhi is cut off from the rest of the country on the consecutive tenth day today.
Manchhar Lake turns dangerous four inches below capacity
DADU: Manchhar Lake burgeoned menacingly towards dangerous 120.8-foot level four inches short of its capacity, Geo News reported Wednesday.
The Lake is receiving over 28,000 cusecs from MNV Drain and discharging meager 6000 cusecs.
According to the Irrigation Department, the water from the Lake would be let out into Indus Link by causing a cut in MNV Drain’s Zero Point. A three-member commission has struck final decision in this connection. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah will formally announce it today.
Meantime, the torrents from various canals of the Lake have inundated at least 60 villages and crops standing on several acres of land.
In view massively precarious condition, the Irrigation Department officials are supervising the work regarding raising the bunds from Lake’s Zero Point to RD-100 by two feet with the help of heavy machinery.
A temporary protective embankment is being built to save Tehsil Sehwan city of Bhan Saeedabad from the flood situation.
Meantime, floodwater-besieged Juhi is cut off from the rest of the country on the consecutive tenth day today.
DADU: Manchhar Lake burgeoned past extreme dangerous 121-foot level, posing massive threat to Bhan Saeedabad, Geo News reported Wednesday.The outpouring lake water exposed over 250,000 population of Bhan Saeedabad area of Tehsil Sehwan at increased risk.
According to the Irrigation Department, the water from the Lake would be let out into Indus Link by causing a cut from RD-7 to 9. A decision in this regard has been made. The water would be unleashed from Karampur into Indus Link.
DCO Dadu Iqbal Memon is leading the crew to cause a breach with heavy machinery; however, the local people are not allowing him to carry forward with the cut.
Meantime, the torrents from various canals of the Lake have inundated at least 60 villages and crops standing on several acres of land.
Meantime, floodwater-besieged Juhi is cut off from the rest of the country on the consecutive tenth day today.
Manchhar Lake poses threat to Bhan Saeedabad
DADU: Manchhar Lake soared past its extreme 121-foot level, posing massive threat to Bhan Saeedabad, Geo News reported Wednesday.Ural Head was breached to dilute the water pressure at the Lake and let the lake water stream into River Indus, raising the outflow to 10,000 cusecs with inflow from MNV Drain at 28,000 cusecs.
The Lake overflow has put at stake Tehsil Sehwan city of Bhan Saeedabad with a population of 250,000 people.
A temporary protective embankment is being built to save Tehsil Sehwan city of Bhan Saeedabad from the flood situation.
According to the Irrigation Department, the water from the Lake would be let out into Indus Link by causing a cut in MNV Drain’s Zero Point. A three-member commission has struck final decision in this connection. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah will formally announce it today.
Meantime, the torrents from various canals of the Lake have inundated at least 60 villages and crops standing on several acres of land.
Meantime, floodwater-besieged Juhi is cut off from the rest of the country on the consecutive tenth day today.
Manchhar Lake soars its 121-foot capacity
DADU: Manchhar Lake reached its ultimate level of 121 feet with several villages and crops standing on myriad acres inundated by torrents streaming out from various canals of the Lake, Geo News reported Wednesday.Ural Head was breached to dilute the water pressure at the Lake, raising the outflow to 10,000 cusecs with inflow from MNV Drain at 28,000 cusecs.
According to the Irrigation Department, the water from the Lake would be let out into Indus Link by causing a cut in MNV Drain’s Zero Point. A three-member commission has struck final decision in this connection. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah will formally announce it today.
Meantime, the torrents from various canals of the Lake have inundated at least 60 villages and crops standing on several acres of land.
In view massively precarious condition, the Irrigation Department officials are supervising the work regarding raising the bunds from Lake’s Zero Point to RD-100 by two feet with the help of heavy machinery.
A temporary protective embankment is being built to save Tehsil Sehwan city of Bhan Saeedabad from the flood situation.
Meantime, floodwater-besieged Juhi is cut off from the rest of the country on the consecutive tenth day today.
Manchhar Lake turns dangerous four inches below capacity
DADU: Manchhar Lake burgeoned menacingly towards dangerous 120.8-foot level four inches short of its capacity, Geo News reported Wednesday.The Lake is receiving over 28,000 cusecs from MNV Drain and discharging meager 6000 cusecs.
According to the Irrigation Department, the water from the Lake would be let out into Indus Link by causing a cut in MNV Drain’s Zero Point. A three-member commission has struck final decision in this connection. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah will formally announce it today.
Meantime, the torrents from various canals of the Lake have inundated at least 60 villages and crops standing on several acres of land.
In view massively precarious condition, the Irrigation Department officials are supervising the work regarding raising the bunds from Lake’s Zero Point to RD-100 by two feet with the help of heavy machinery.
A temporary protective embankment is being built to save Tehsil Sehwan city of Bhan Saeedabad from the flood situation.
Meantime, floodwater-besieged Juhi is cut off from the rest of the country on the consecutive tenth day today.
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