Sindh to survey drought conditions in Thar, Umarkot

KARACHI: Sindh government has decided to initiate a survey of the drought situation in Tharparkar and Umarkot districts, advisor to the Sindh CM, Gianchand Essarani said on Thursday.

In survey, the issues related to food, clean water, education, food shortage, mother and child health and the issues of livestock will be reviewed, a meeting on the drought situation informed.

The officials have been directed to extend relief to Diplo, Dahli, Chachro, Nagar Parkar regions and preference given to women and children.

The authorities considering over using food provision, cash financial assistance, food vouchers and the Benazir Income Support Program mechanisms to address the situation.

The session decided to review the performance of the RO Plants for clean water and utilization of mobile hospitals for medical facilities.

The meeting also directed to prepare a digital map for relief activities and submitting survey reports within three days.

Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah last Saturday decided to declare Tharparkar as a calamity hit district and directed fore immediate steps to tackle drought in the region.

Sindh’s CM ordered officials to ensure drinking water supply to the people of the district adding that the dysfunctional RO Plants in the region should be made functional with immediate repair.

Murad Ali Shah also urged for prompt restoration of all existing sources of the water immediately.

Chief minister also directed to the chief secretary to review the feasibility of laying water pipeline from Naukot to Mithi. He stressed for long-term planning for water supply from Naukot to Mithi.

He invited recommendations for the measures to tackle drought situation to avoid the adverse impact on the livestock.