In his address to the nation last night, he also made an appeal to all sections of the people, irrespective of class and profession, to come forward and join in relief and rehabilitation operation for helping out the flood-stricken people.

The chief advisers' appeal came in his address to the nation, which was broadcast by state-run radio and television as well as private TV channels.

"Any natural disaster like floods brings an opportunity for the nation to stand united, and now has come such a scope. People of various classes and professions had extended their helping hands to distressed people during disaster in the past," Fakhruddin said, expressing his firm belief that all will come up with helping hands this time also.

The chief adviser called for facing the disaster unitedly equipped with whatever one has. "Let us stand beside the helpless flood-affected people hand in hand, imbued with the sprit of human welfare and patriotism."

Fakhruddin struck a note of optimism that, like in the past, the country would be able to successfully face the calamity through combined efforts.

The CA urged the business community to show their social obligation keeping the prices of commodities at tolerable levels at this hour of disaster.

He said a tendency of increasing prices of some essential items is being noticed alongside rising floodwaters. So the government has strengthened the system of monitoring prices of commodities at various levels, he added.

Fakhruddin further said overall responsibility was allocated to the members of the Advisory Council to monitor the relief operation in every flood-hit district. The advisers will also inspire the people to take part in the relief activities.