BANNU: To review the preparations for the alert regarding possible floods due to monsoon rains, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Bannu Capt (r) Aun Haider Gondal here in his office on Wednesday.

The meeting was also attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Finance and Planning Piyao Khan, all TMOs, Rescue 1122, Assistant Director Local Government and other concerned officers. Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner said that drains in the city should be cleaned on daily basis and all concerned agencies should be ready at all times to deal with any emergency situation.

He also directed the departments to expedite the liaison campaign and said that all the officers and personnel should ensure their attendance so that in case of any emergency the lives and property of the people could be better protected and relief could be provided in time.