Participants agree on a proposal to build 17 small dams at various locations across Punjab
Lahore: (Urdu Point / Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – March 6, 2026) Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif He agreed to the purification decision flood Areas throughout the governorate within three months.
The approval was given during a special meeting on post-flood management chaired by prime ministerThe relevant departments provided a detailed briefing. the prime minister The authorities were directed to strictly enforce the construction ban within river corridors and waterways. It was also decided not to provide any financial assistance if illegal structures are built inside water Canals collapsed during floods.
The meeting also approved the restructuring of the provincial disaster management authority and the establishment of eight new wings to enhance disaster response capacity.
Participants agreed on a proposal to build 17 mini Dams at different locations across Punjab. A decision was also made to strengthen water Storage capacity in Kalabagh and Sadnai barrages. the prime minister Also direct the inflatable insertion dam technology In the governorate.
During the meeting, the establishment of district emergency operations centers, regional disaster centers and warehouses was also approved. the prime minister It was also agreed to provide modern equipment for Rescue 1122 to flood Operations.
The briefing informed the meeting that the rehabilitation work of roads and tracks affected by the floods has been completed. A total of 186 roads spanning 563 km, 446 canals and one bridge damaged during the floods have been restored.
It was also reported that along the five major rivers of the province, 1,990 areas are under severe danger. flood areas, 1,278 under medium-risk areas and 3,169 under low-risk areas. He also informed the meeting that 183 irrigation projects are currently being implemented PunjabWhile descaling work will be carried out on 298 drains flood Canals and 67 drainage systems.
the prime minister A detailed report was also presented outlining short-, medium- and long-term planning flood Administration throughout the province.