Rs.8 lakh compensation disbursed to two flood victim families: Deputy Commissioner
6810 acre area of 19 villages affected, estimated report sent to government
Flood victim families start receiving compensation in Fazilka
Fazilka, September 2, 2019; Deputy Commissioner Mr. Manpreet Singh Chhatwal today said that families of the two deceased persons, who lost their lives during floods, have compensated with Rs.4 lakh each by the Punjab government. He said that Jagjit Singh son of Jaswant Singh of village Dhandi Qudeem had swept in the Sutlej River, while Lila Devi wife of Darshan Ram of Sardarpura village was killed as roof of her house fallen due to heavy rain. "In both cases Rs.4 lakh compensation to each family has been provided", he said.
The Deputy Commissioner said that 19 villages were affected due to floods in the district, out of which, 10 villages Hasta Kalan, Ghukaka, Valleh Shah Uttad, Valleh Shah Hithad, Dona Sikandari, Chak Ruhela, Ruhela Teje Ka, Mahatam Nagar, Shikarpur and Muhar Jamsher Nagar belong to sub division Fazilka. Similarly, 9 villages belong to Tehsil Jalalabad, which are Prabhat Singh Wala, Santokh Singh Wala, Baghe ke Hithad, Dhandi Qudeem, Dhandi Khurd, Peere Ke Hithad, Bodle Peere ke, Peere ke Uttad and Chakk Khiva. He said, 6810 acres of these villages are estimated to be affected, out of which 5150 acres belong to Tehsil Fazilka and 1660 acres of Tehsil Jalalabad. He said that the actual assesment would be gauged after the special Girdawari. "Due to heavy rain, total 21 houses in the district were damaged. Of these, 5 houses were completely damaged, while 14 were severely and two houses damaged partially", he added.
He said that the flood water was confined to the rivers and adjoining agricultural areas and could not enter in habitat areas, which prevented further damage. He said that the district administration has set up 16 relief camps in different villages in the district to tackle the flood situation and provide relief to the people. Besides this, the JCB machine has parmanently stationed by drainage department at bridge on Kawan Wali rivulet to remove the sarkanda and weeds from the water.
The Deputy Commissioner further said that medical check-up camps have been held with the help of 7 medical teams in flood-hit villages, in which 1578 patients have been checked up and given medicines to prevent them from allergies, fever and waterborne diseases. "Two ambulance vans have permanently been deployed to treat those affected by the floods. Similarly, 108 ambulances have also been directed to be prepared for any emergency.
He said that apart from this, 18 veterinary camps have been held in flood-hit villages, where 18 veterinary teams have been deployed. He said that 1,300 livestock have affected by the flood, out of which, 294 animals have been given vaccination and the rest are being given other medicines for wound healing and digestion, besides HS vaccination. Mr. Chhatwal said that uninterrupted supply of electricity was being ensured. He said that strengthening of the banks of the river will be done once the water recedes in the river.