Indus erosion displaces 100,000 people in Layyah
Around 100,000 people have been displaced by severe river erosion in Layyah over the past week. The Indus has destroyed thousands of homes and damaged large areas of farmland across several settlements. Meanwhile, residents fear further destruction as the river continues to erode its banks. The worst-affected areas include Samra Nasheeb and nearby communities along […]
Around 100,000 people have been displaced due to severe erosion of the Indus River in Layyah. The erosion has destroyed thousands of homes and damaged large areas of farmland across several settlements, including Samra Nasheeb and nearby communities.
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has directed authorities to oversee relief and rescue operations in the affected areas. Her Special Assistant, Shoaib Mirza, visited the affected areas, inspected the damage, and met with residents to assess their losses.
According to Dawn - Pakistan, relief and rescue operations have been launched, with necessary machinery mobilised and food and essential supplies arranged for affected families. A special committee has been set up to assess the damage caused by the river erosion.
Brief written by urgent.news from Daily Times, Dawn - Pakistan, Business Recorder — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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