Flood continues to devastate DG Khan, adjoining areas

KARACHI: Rain and floodwaters continued to devastate Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur and adjoining areas on Tuesday, Geo news reported.

Floodwater is rushing towards Rojhan, a tehsil of Rajanpur, while a breach in Shoria Canal located near Dera Ghazi Khan was also reported. Educational institutes remain closed on the second consecutive day in Khairpur.

Rescue teams have been sent to Rojhan, due to the fear that floodwater could enter the area.

Indus Highway at Chokian Wala has been shut due to water outrush in mountainous nullahs which developed breach in Chashma canal.

Deputy Commissioner Khairpur said that the relief operation has kicked off in the district after reviewing the situation. The report in this regard would be sent to Sindh Government, he added.