River erosion damages BHU, emergency protection ordered in DI Khan

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jul, 2026) Assistant Commissioner Dera Dr. Muhammad Hamid Siddique has ordered immediate protective measures after inspecting a Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Mouza Kanera that has been severely damaged by ongoing river erosion.

Accompanied by the Gardawar Circle Dera Ismail Khan and revenue officials during the visit, the assistant commissioner assessed the extent of damage caused by the advancing riverbank erosion in the riverine area.

According to the district administration, emergency teams responded promptly after receiving reports of erosion and initially installed sandbags to slow the encroaching river.

However, the continued erosion caused extensive damage to the BHU, resulting in the collapse of several rooms and sections of its boundary wall. The remaining structure has also been declared unsafe, rendering the facility unfit for use.

Taking notice of the situation, Dr. Siddique directed the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Flood Irrigation to immediately construct a protective T-bund using stones to contain the erosion and safeguard government property, agricultural land and nearby settlements from further damage.

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He also instructed the revenue staff to carry out an urgent survey of losses to crops, residential houses and other properties in the affected areas. The officials were directed to prepare compensation cases on a priority basis and submit a comprehensive report to the Assistant Commissioner's Office within four days to facilitate timely financial assistance and relief for affected families.

In addition, the SDO Flood Irrigation was directed to ensure round-the-clock deployment of staff at vulnerable riverbank locations, maintain continuous monitoring and share daily situation reports to enable the district administration to take timely decisions and emergency action.

During the visit, the assistant commissioner emphasized close coordination among all relevant departments and called for prompt implementation of government directives, reaffirming the administration's commitment to protecting lives, public infrastructure and agricultural land from the threat of river erosion.

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