Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has directed the experts to present solutions for restoring the water flow in Kachhi canal within two months so a comprehensives flood management strategy can be formulated.

He was chairing a meeting regarding the Kachhi canal project here in Islamabad on Thursday, attended via video link by Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfaraz Bugti and provincial officials.

The Federal Minister said the proposal by experts should focus on finding ways to carry 400 to 500 cusecs of water from the canal. He said 7 lakh 13 thousand acres of land of Balochistan will be irrigated by this canal.

The Minister said provision of water to the local population at the earliest is top priority of the government. He recommended following the Urban canal model of Punjab.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister Balochistan said the damage and ensuing closure of Kachhi canal has drastically affected farming in many areas.

He expressed the hope that under the supervision of the Planning Minister, the best plan will be formulated for restoration of the canal.