Mansoor Pirzada
GHOTKI: Deputy Commissioner Ghotki Ahmed Ali Qureshi visited Guddu Barage to check condition of bunds for upcoming rains. Talking to media persons, he said that Shaink Bund near Ghotki is has always remained very important; the construction is in-progress by OGDCL to strengthen the bund.
All bunds from Ghotki to Guddu are stable and can face flood; drainage system have been improved throughout the district to evacuate the rain water, he added.
On the occasion, Director SIDA Anwar Ali Siyal gave briefing to DC regarding to the conditions of bunds and strategy for upcoming rains.
A wide breach at RD 121 Masu Wah near Mirpur Mathelo
Mansoor Pirzada
GHOTKI – 20 feet wide breach occurred at Masu-Wah RD-121, near Mirpur Mathelo on Saturday night. According to villagers, water entered in their houses and submerged hundreds acres of lands.
Several inhabitants of the nearby villages were compelled to stay night under open sky. On informing irrigation officials, they refused to help by answering that all personnel in the department are on holiday due to Saturday, villagers added.