Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Administration has imposed Section 144 for a month around Nullah Leh ahead of monsoon season to prevent people from dumping construction material waste and solid waste in the area, a news source reported on April 29.
The request to impose the section was put forth by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) as the agency will soon start cleaning the nullah to prevent flooding during the monsoon season. The cleaning of Nullah Leh is expected to be completed by the end of June.
Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqat Cheema highlighted the issue of solid waste and construction debris being dumped into the nullah and its tributaries. According to a notification issued, Cheema stated that this practice is posing a serious threat to public health and the natural ecosystem. The waste dumped into the nullah causes blockages and hinders the natural flow of water. Imposing Section 144 will be an immediate remedy to this problem and restrictions are crucial to prevent danger to human health and life in the district, he added.
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