In order to personally monitor and assess the flood situation on ground, Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Shakil Durrani and a WAPDA team of technical experts visited flood-affected areas in Tando Muhammad Khan and Badin districts of Sindh province on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman said that WAPDA is providing technical support to the province for drainage of the flood water from the affected areas. He directed the WAPDA officers concerned to expedite their efforts in this regard and keep a close liaison with the provincial as well as local management.
WAPDA General Manager (South), briefing the Chairman, said that the flood situation is being monitored closely and the local and provincial authorities are being provided with all possible assistance to tackle the issue. The Chairman is also informed about the damage done to the irrigation and drainage systems of the province due to the recent floods caused by the heavy rains in Sindh.
Earlier, Durrani visited various localities of Tando Muhammad Khan and Badin districts to inspect the drainage networks. He also visited the Left Bank Outfall Drain (LBOD) to witness the condition of embankments and structures and situation of water flows in the drain.
WAPDA technical experts are frequently visiting the affected areas to witness the situation and provide support to the quarters concerned. In this regard, Member (Water) visited Shaheed Benazirabad (Nawab Shah) district on Sunday. WAPDA had provided technical support to the provinces during the devastating floods last year to help save barrages and irrigation system, etc, a WAPDA press release said.
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