A Rs5 million compensation has been announced by Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz
The financial compensation is for the families of those who killed in recent rain and flood-related incidents across the province.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced financial assistance of Rs. 5 million for the families of those who lost their lives due to roof collapses. pic.twitter.com/LFQgR3OTqu
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According to reports, at least 109 people have died and 745 others have been injured in Punjab.
Recently, CM Maryam paid a visit to flood-affected areas in Chakwal and conducted an aerial survey by helicopter to assess the extent of the damage.
On Thursday, the province’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said an emergency had been declared in a number of areas. “Government institutions are working with utmost effort.”
At the Chakwal Deputy Commissioner’s Office, CM Maryam confirmed that families of individuals who died due to roof collapses and landslides will receive Rs5 million compensation. Specifically, four families in Chakwal affected by landslides will be given Rs1 million each.
In Chakwal, a city deluged by 400mm of rainfall in the past day, photographs and video showed rescue boats trying to locate people stranded in floodwaters.
She called for comprehensive planning for the next monsoon season based on lessons learned from the current situation.
Pakistan is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change.
In 2022, monsoon floods submerged a third of the country and killed 1,700 people. They also left the country with economic damages exceeding $30bn.
