RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: A meeting regarding contingency plan of Irrigation Department for Monsoon 2017 and the condition of River Banks in the province was held at the Head Office of PDMA Sindh, under the chairmanship of Minister for Rehabilitation/Chairman PDMA, Mir Mumtaz Hussain Jakhrani.

The Chairman Sindh Zakat Council, former Justice Zahid Qurban Alvi, DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah, Special Secretary Irrigation Ahmed Junaid Memon, MD SIDA Muhammad Khan Nizamani, Chief Engineers of Irrigation Department and other officers concerned attended the meeting.

The forum was briefed about the monsoon preparedness done by Irrigation Department. It was informed that low flood is expected this year. The status of all main bunds at River Indus, LBOD and RBOD were discussed in detail. Regular monitoring of all main bunds is being maintained. Some of the vulnerable points identified by the Irrigation Department were discussed and it was informed that the department has already mobilized their manpower and machinery at vulnerable points to cope with any emergency. The Irrigation Department showed their concern for security of their field staff during monitoring of river bunds and demanded enhanced security during monsoon season.

The chair further directed to ensure that all authorities concerned be kept on high alert and are sensitized to ensure all necessary measures are in place to avoid any untoward situation.