Flood continues to devastate Pakistan\'s Dera Ghazi Khan, adjoining areas

Rain and floodwaters continued to devastate Pakistan's Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajinpur and adjoining areas on Tuesday, Pakistan's Geo TV reported. Floodwater is rushing towards Rojhan, a tehsil of Rajinpur, while breach in Shoria Canal located near Dera Ghazi Khan was also reported. Education institutes would remain shut on second consecutive day in Khairpur. Rescue teams have been sent to Rojhan due to the fear that the floodwater could enter the area. Indus Highway at Chokian Wala has been shut due to water outrush in mountainous nullahs which developed breach in Chashma canal. Deputy Commissioner Khairpur said that the relief operation has kicked off in the district after reviewing the situation. The report in this regard would be sent to Sindh Government, he added.