Comments on: Flooded again

By: Shahid Butt

Shahid Butt — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Where is Mr Bilour Railway minister, He should give his $100000 to these people.I hope Dawn can send message to him.

By: Mudassir iqbal umair

Mudassir iqbal umair — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

i belong to a cadet collage in suburb of jaffarabad.the area pertain to collage has lost every thing people are living on roads even our collage’s roof turned in to a camp.but their in no any sign of relief from govt side as well as public after 9 days of flood .today the water level increased by 3 to 4 inches.people are marooned and the area include our collage have nothing only water and end less tensions.

By: Taxla

Taxla — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

All above comments are so negative about the government’s inactivity to initiate plans to manage rain water more effectively. However governments all over the world are powerless in front of the force of nature and your country is no exception. I suggest change in attitude will help a great deal, therefore, ask not what government can do, ask what you can do for the people. Armed with this attitude, maybe you will get somewhere about this annual mennace and if you don’t, then you will have nobody to blame but yourself.

By: Iqbal khan

Iqbal khan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

You know why sir because all these vaderas submit false claim to get compensation for their losses.

By: Tahir Alam

Tahir Alam — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The government is lacking any will to solve this recurring problem. The government should change the current NDMA management and place competent persons there and give them a time frame to come up with solutions.

By: NASAH (USA)

NASAH (USA) — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Floods are disasters that visit Pakistan like a clockwork every year — why the government doesn’t do anything to control it?

By: Latif Khan

Latif Khan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

My advice is simple to design a complete flood controlled systems with proper risk assessment. This can be planned in Pakistan. This scheme can be approved by World Bank or other similar organisations. should not be limited to above but includes ample storage facilities both in Punjab and Sindh. The purpose of this scheme must be to protect agriculture land, houses, lives and country reputation.It shall be available for irrigation, drinking and utilities.
This scheme requires host of back up services and management skills for the successful completion, operation and maintenance. Under World Bank, the country can hire the services of engineering company to complete this work using international standards. This will train local people and engineers to become valuable assets in the country.

By: Abdul Rehman

Abdul Rehman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

well said

By: Zubair

Zubair — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Where ever there is sycophancy, nepotism and superseding of merit in recruitment, incompetence would be at its height!

By: Abdul Rehman Bodla

Abdul Rehman Bodla — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Floods can be curtailed and handled with huge efforts if not with ease. Only problem lies with the Govt’s will. Authorities are busy in quarreling with the institutions and have no agendas and beforehand preparations that are highly essential for the resolution of a crisis like circumstances that are prevailing in flooded areas. NDMA has proved itself a dithery authority that has no portfolios and set of planning to overcome a crisis like situation.There would be no responsive policy by govt like the previous years to tackle this issue because the Govt only involves itself in those issues that prolong its tenure and have no concern with the welfare of the poor people who are making themselves habitual of living in crisis all the time. Media can play its coercive role by telling authorities the repressive condition of flood victims.