Floods: 88 villages declared sensitive

SARGODHA: In the wake of recent rains in the country, more than 88 villages of the area have been declared sensitive.

The Irrigation Department has sent a report to the Disaster Management Authority Punjab that in case of floods, the department needed more equipment and machinery.

These villages were Shahpur city, Alipur Syedan, Aqil Shah, Jhaverian, Bhera, Kot Bhai Khan, Sabuwal, Kundan, Boonga Mihas, Kot Pehlwan, Mangowal, Wadhan, Megh, Midh Ranjha, suburb areas of tehsil Kotmomin and others.

The administration has sent directions to Rescue 1122, traffic, police and other departments concerned for making preparations to deal with any flood-like situation.