'Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society, from September 1850 to June 1852. Edited by the Secretary. Volume X.' [‎258] (391/458)

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REPORT ON THE HEAVY
leave to observe, that the undue superabundance of inundation from the
river has, from the information I have received, been detrimental to
the cultivation of the lands which have been flooded. In consequence
of the almost unprecedented extent of inundation in Upper Scinde,
great sickness is, I fear, to be apprehended from all classes of the po
pulation, and with a view to meet the emergency, I have applied
officially both through the military and medical authorities for an in
crease of medical officers and medical subordinates, and an extra
supply of medicines.
3.—As I am, generally speaking, precluded by my official duties
from any inspection, of the interruptions to communication between
the several adjacent stations, as well as of any public buildings, roads,
bridges, &e., and the provision for retaining rain-water for drinking
purposes ; I do not feel competent to offer any opinion on the subject.
But I hope, that I here may be allowed respectfully, and with due
deference, to submit for your consideration whether or not it would be
.advisable to prolong, in situations where it may be practicable, the
extension of the present constructed canals into uncultivated parts,
without expense to Government, by offering to wealthy natives the
free cultivation of land for a certain period of years, at the expiration
of which a certain rate per Beegah might be fixed by Government;
and in granting this concession, I would beg leave to suggest that on
the land so cultivated Cotton alone should he grown, for which species
of produce the soil of Scinde appears to be peculiarly adapted.
I have &c.,
(Signed) II. B. Elliott, Staff Surgeon,
In charge Civil duties, Shikarpore.
(True Copy) H. B a Ellis,
Assistant Commissioner in Scinde.
Hyderabad, 11th August, 1851.
Sir,—In reply to your circular No. 1520 of 1851., I have the
honor to report that the weather during the last two months at
Hyderabad has been very oppressive. This is generally the case at
this station in the month of June, for although the temperature of the
atmosphere is not higher than in the two preceding months, it is so
moist that little or no evaporation from the surface of the body takes
place, neither can the air be artificially cooled, more especially
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