Karachi, June 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesuri has said that emergency measures are being taken in every case in view of the storm, in this regard, he is in constant contact with the relevant authorities and briefings on the situation are also being taken from them. People associated with employment on the sea and coastline have become unemployed, even the stoves of their homes have been extinguished, so it has been decided to give one month’s ration to the victims, more than 15 thousand victims will be given ration bags, while all the governor’s houses will also be given ration bags. The situation is being monitored. He expressed these views while addressing an emergency press conference at the Governor House.

Governor Sindh said that measures are being taken to distribute 10,000 ration bags to the victims of the coastal belt. If the employment is over, they will be provided with food. He said that if the coastal If a family in the belt is deprived of ration, they can get it by contacting the governor house, for that they have to show their identity card, the identity card will have the address of the coastal belt and the ration will be provided by looking at this address. He said that at present the storm is 470 km away from Karachi and 450 km from Thatta, but before this storm there has also been an unemployment storm. It has become cold. The people living on the coast get and sell fish, shrimp and other sea food for their livelihood. Likewise, other people on the coast are involved in different businesses.

4 days ago Beach, Hawke’s Bay, Mubarak Village and others The places have been closed while the fishermen have also been prevented from going into the sea due to which these people are facing difficulties. He further said that the bell outside the Governor House was rigged to ring last night The ride attendants came, it was clear from their faces that these people may not have eaten, on my question they said that our jobs have ended and at that time there is nothing to eat at our homes. Yes, as soon as I heard these words, I decided to help these victims immediately, after that I contacted the relevant authorities of the powerful Pakistan program. Yes, I will also go to such areas where there is no land route and provide ration to the people there. In this regard, I will also visit Thatta, Badin and other areas because this is a difficult time for us to support our brothers in a full way. Will be.

He said that our nation has not only actively supported but also participated practically in every difficult time and even today the entire nation stands with its brothers. Governor Sindh said that The helpline of the Governor House 1366 will remain active 24 hours in this difficult situation. Officers have been appointed for day and night duty. Now, when anyone contacts, our team will be ready at all times. We have been alerted, our best effort is to participate in this good work in a full way and to actively help our brothers who are surrounded by difficulties. The question of which direction the storm is heading at this time and to what extent its effects can affect the city or other areas? In response to the Governor Sindh said that the storm will not possibly affect Karachi, its direction is towards India, thanks to the prayers, Allah averted such storms in the past as well.

In response to another question. Governor Sindh said that in view of the ongoing situation, the administrator has also called a meeting of the top officials of Karachi and the Uzma municipality. I have already instructed to clean the drains on an emergency basis, if there is heavy rain, then it will look stormy in the city, but at this time the staff of Uzma Municipality is working, I have given clear instructions to the administrator Karachi that any type of negligence will not be tolerated, the authorities of Uzma Municipality have been instructed to stay on emergency duty 24 hours a day and work day and night, in this regard, cancel the leave of all the officers and staff.

In response to another question, Governor Sindh said that not only Karachi, but also in the coastal areas of the province will provide full assistance to the people who are suffering from difficulties, but the first right is for the unemployed and in the next one to two days, the ration bags will be distributed in the coastal areas. Trucks will be dispatched. In response to a question regarding communication with the provincial government and other high officials, the Governor of Sindh said that he is in full communication with the provincial government, while Corps Commander Karachi, Director I am also in touch with the officials of General Sindh Rangers and Navy, Chairman NDMA, while taking information about the storm from Commissioner Karachi, Ad Administrator Karachi and other high officials.

In response to another question, Governor Sindh said that the Pakistan Army is seen standing ahead in every difficult hour, from protecting the borders to natural disasters, the services of the Pakistan Army are unforgettable and even today, the Pakistan Army is seen as the most active. It is coming. He further said that in the incident of May 9, the same benefactors were attacked, which is regrettable and very sad. The world knows that the Pakistani nation has an emotional attachment to its armed forces. strongly condemned the events of May 9.

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