PESHAWAR: On the special directives of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has successfully completed the delivery of 89 trucks loaded with relief goods to flood-affected districts, including Buner, Bajaur, Swat, and Shangla.
The relief effort is aimed at addressing the immediate needs of families impacted by recent rains and flash floods. According to PDMA, the supplies include 1,800 family tents, 1,000 winterization tents, 3,100 mattresses, 3,500 pillows, 1,500 hygiene kits, 3,300 kitchen sets, 2,100 tarpaulins, 3,300 mats, 4,400 mosquito nets, 3,800 blankets, 1,000 jerry cans, 1,000 beds, 1,750 solar lamps, 10 de-watering pumps, 10 generators, 100 life jackets, and 500 gas cylinders.
These essential items are intended to support temporary housing, basic living, and the rehabilitation process of affected populations.
In addition to material aid, the PDMA has disbursed Rs 800 million to the flood-affected districts, with Rs 500 million specifically allocated to Buner—the worst-hit area—to ensure swift compensation to the affected families.
Clear instructions have been issued to all Deputy Commissioners to expedite financial assistance. To ensure smooth operations, focal persons from all relevant departments have been deployed at the Provincial Emergency Operation Centre for real-time coordination and information exchange.
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PDMA Director General stated that the authority, in collaboration with other institutions, remains on high alert and ready to provide immediate assistance wherever needed.
