BADIN: Crops of worth Rs. 20 billion have been destroyed due to recent rains in Badin District. This was stated by the Speaker of National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza.
Talking to reporters at DCO Office here on Thursday, she said that damage to government buildings as well as roads was to the tune of Rs. 12 billion.
NA Speaker was of the view that Badin needs Rs. 40 billion to make good the losses.
She pointed out that recent rains caused a great deal of devastation in Badin District and that the federal and provincial government with the help of the foreign aid, trying to face this challenge.
Dr. Fehmida Mirza said that besides rains, the Left Bank Outfall Drain (LBOD) and storm water drains also caused destruction in Badin.
She further pointed out that 55 people lost their lives due to the rains.
NA Speaker said that the government is taking steps for extending financial assistance to the affectees and Pakistan Cards are being prepared for the purpose.
She stated that 30,000 such cards have been distributed so far among the affectees. Initially, financial assistance of Rs. 10,000 each is being given.
Dr. Fehmida Mirza said that ration, tents, safe drinking water and mosquito net are required for the affectees.
She stated that after water drained out 125,000 affectees returned to their homes. They have been given one month's ration.
The NA Speaker said that more than 20,000 affectees are still living in the relief camps.
She directed the administration that the affectees are given ration and tents and the required medical assistance be provided and medical camps be set up.
Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011
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