Death Toll Rises to 800 as Floods Hit Pakistan.
(Allah rehm)

2010.

1. The summary of damages occurred so far in the province are as under:-
a. Dead - 290+
b. Injured - 96
c. Missing - 83
d. Evacuated - 2800+

2. RELIEF ACTIVITIES. Updated relief activities are as under:-
a. Helicopter Operation
(1) On 29 Jul due to bad weather only 5 helicopters could operate and evacuated 146 individuals.

(2) On 30 Jul 21x Helicopters are operating in the area. 4 x more Helicopters from PAF/ Ministry of Interior will join the relief efforts tomorrow.

b. Miscellaneous Activities
(1) 150 boats are operating in the area, apart from locally arranged boats while 25 more boats will arrive by tomorrow.

(2) Allocation of Rs 21 Million by the Provincial Government for relief operation for the flood affectees.

(3) Distribution of 4950 Mixed Ration Packs amongst the affected population.

(4) Release of 600 Tents and 4500 Sand Bags by Provincial Government; whereas ERC has provided 2000 Tents, 15000 Ration Packs, 5000 Blankets, 5000 Plastic Mats and 3000 Jackets. Additionally, 5000 Tents and 10,000 Plastic Mats are also being provided through ERC.

(5) All available military troops in the affected areas are taking part in the relief activities.

(6) 1 x Engineer Battalion has been moved to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

(7) Transportation of 9 Naval boats have reached Risalpur from Karachi.


(8) 90 x Navy personnals alongwith 10 sucking engine and 8 diving sets have reached Risalpur.

(9) PRCS has completed its assessment mission and will undertake relief activities w.e.f. 30 July 2010.

(10) UN country teams have been requested for assessment of the situation and contribute in the relief efforts.

(11) Stranded tourists (3000) are being evocated.

(12) PM visited the affected area followed by conference in PM Secretariat and issued detailed instructions to concerned Departments/Ministries for helping government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in all respects.