Report: ANI Reporter :
MITHI — A delegation of the Thar Citizen Forum (TCF), led by Chairman Obhayo Junejo, met Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar Abdul Haleem Jagirani and urged the administration to declare Tharparkar a drought-affected district.
The delegation submitted a written request, citing inadequate and irregular monsoon rainfall and warning of its impact on rain-fed agriculture, livestock, fodder availability and rural communities.
The forum called for an immediate survey across all talukas to assess rainfall, crops, water sources and livestock. It also sought emergency fodder and drinking water, veterinary camps and livestock treatment facilities in affected areas.
The TCF further urged coordination with PDMA Sindh to prepare an emergency drought response plan.
Deputy Commissioner Abdul Haleem Jagirani said reports were being collected from the respective talukas and assured that a comprehensive survey would be conducted. He said the findings would be forwarded to the relevant authorities and the Sindh government would be approached for assistance.
