Pakistan Army troops are busy day and night in rescue and relief operations in the flood affected areas of Sindh, Punajab, FATA, KPK and Northern Area.

All available resources have been utilized to help the affected people of flood hit areas.

4 Trucks of NLC containing relief goods were transported today to flood hit areas of Pano Aqil, Ghotki and Sukkur. Relief goods provided to the affectees include milk, dry rations, water bottles, water coolers and blankets.

In Multan and Muzaffargarh rescue and relief operation continues with the help of boats ad helicopters. In last 24 hours more than 2230 people have been evacuated to safer places. 70,000 people are being provided necessary assistance in 11 relief camps established by Pakistan Army. Doctors and paramedical staff of Pakistan Army are busy in providing treatment to the patients in relief.

In KPK, today as many as 23 helicopters carried out rescue and relief activities in Upper Swat, Kalam, Behrain, Dir, Chakdara and D I Khan.

Two rescue teams are helping the locals in Rahatkot and Azad Banda in extricating the luggage and belongings from destroyed houses. Registration Centres have been established for damages, assistance and ration distribution in Kalam Bazzar, Bahrain Bazzar, Utror, Balakot, Laikot and Pishaml. 16 temporary shelters have been erected at Sinpura to accommodate flood affected families.

Khan Khwar Bridge and Hazara foot Bridge have been made functional. Repairing of 6 Bridges is in progress at Sakhra, Kala Kot, Bagh Dheri, Darolai, Ain and Wainai. Construction work is in progress at Kyal Bridge.

Road from Alpura to Bala Baba has been repaired by Army Engineers for traffic. Whereas repair work on main Alpuri-Besham road is in progress at 5 different locations and construction of roads on KK – Kalram, Behrain – Darolai, Gwaleri – Cherma are in progress. Repair / maintenance on road Buronai Khel – Kando and road Janbil – Marghza is under way.

1883 families were distributed ration at Tiat, Madyan, Bishigram and Jerry. 80 ration bags, 150 shelters were distributed at Samasa R, Ziarat and Kalabagh. 175 Ration bags, 1905 Haversacks and 25 tents were distributed at Chak Shehzad, Kech, Wandi Khaliq, Juma Khan, Qadir Sial, Fazal Rahim, Jabrwalal and Wensum College. 150 dry ration bags and 850 cook food packets were heli dropped at Takwara, Qalandar and Malang area. 3362 patients were given medical treatment in various medical camps established by Pakistan Army in different areas of KPK.

Army has established 222 relief camps at different locations in KPK, where 58884 individuals have been accommodated and provided 18683 tents, 5000 blankets, 619126 packets of Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) and 102640 packets of dry rations. Burial of 557 dead animals completed in general area Khashgi and Mohib Banda.

Army Flood Control Centre has been established at Abbottabad to provide rescue and relief to affected people of AJK, KKH and Northern Areas. Relief camps have been established at various areas of Sakardu district where people are provided with necessary basic needs. 70 people have been evacuated through helicopter efforts and moved to safer places. Thagus Bridge is being repaired in Ghanche.

Army Engineers are working round the clock to repair damaged bridges in KPK and FATA. Efforts are in hand to ensure smooth flow of traffic.

Today 16 people of Peshawar Electricity Supply Corporation (PESCO) were also rescued at Khud Bazdar near D I Khan.

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H.E. Mr. Shin Un, Ambassador of Republic of Korea made a farewell call on General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters, Chaklala. The dignitary remained with the CJCSC for some time and discussed matters of mutual interest between the two countries. Mr. Shin Un also offered condolences over loss of precious lives during recent floods in Pakistan, expressed solidarity and pledged support from public and private sectors of South Korea to the flood victims. General Tariq Majid thanked the Government and people of South Korea for immediate financial assistance of 0.5 Million Dollars for flood relief measures. He also appreciated the Ambassador’s role in strengthening the bilateral and military ties between Pakistan and Korea and expressed good wishes for his future assignment.