LAHORE: The Punjab government has cancelled all leaves of officers and staff of subordinate institutions under the Housing Department due to the ongoing flood situation and expected heavy rains.
A notification was issued on the instructions of Housing Secretary Noorul Amin Mengal, directing all concerned departments to stay on duty.
According to a Housing Department spokesperson, development authorities, horticulture agencies, and WASA teams will provide resources and support for relief operations in the affected districts.
The notification stated that uninterrupted clean drinking water supply will be ensured at flood relief camps. Officers have also been directed to stay present at the camps round-the-clock.
The spokesperson added that staff of development authorities and horticulture agencies will work under WASA’s supervision to speed up and improve relief operations.
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Meanwhile, Punjab police said that over 364,000 people and 487,000 livestock have been safely evacuated from flood-hit areas.
Punjab IG Usman Anwar, in a post on X, said that more than 15,000 police personnel, 740 vehicles, and 40 boats are working day and night in the affected districts.
He added that arrangements for shelter, food, and medicines are being ensured at flood relief camps to help the displaced families.
