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07-14-2016, 05:22 AM
ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Minister Kh Asif on Wednesday directed the concerned departments to remain vigilant throughout the flood season and further improve the already made preparations.
Chairing a meeting of the Federal Flood Commission, he instructed Pakistan Meteorological Department to improve weather forecast to give ample time to deal with any emergency situation.
The meeting reviewed arrangements made by provinces and federal agencies for the monsoon season. The meeting was briefed regarding pre-emptive measures taken to minimize the effects of flood damages in the event of occurrence of floods, said a press release. The preparedness of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs) were also discussed in detail with regard to relief and rescue preparations.
The Pakistan Army said they were ready and vigilant for rescue operations in case there were floods. The SOPs of Mangla and Tarbela Dam were also presented to inform all stakeholders about their operation during the flood season. The PMD presented the forecast for the monsoon season. In view of forecast of rains and expected urban flooding, the provinces were asked to be vigilant and ready.
Encroachments restricting free flow of rivers which may result in floods were discussed and relevant authorities were asked to remove these bottlenecks. Additionally, desilting and removal of encroachments of Nullahs passing through urban areas including Rawalpindi, Multan, Sialkot, Lahore and Faisalabad was stressed. The flood plain maps prepared by consultants NESPAK have already been distributed to the provinces wherein the level and extent of inundation are clearly marked with respect to various scenarios of water flows in rivers.
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Chairing a meeting of the Federal Flood Commission, he instructed Pakistan Meteorological Department to improve weather forecast to give ample time to deal with any emergency situation.
The meeting reviewed arrangements made by provinces and federal agencies for the monsoon season. The meeting was briefed regarding pre-emptive measures taken to minimize the effects of flood damages in the event of occurrence of floods, said a press release. The preparedness of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs) were also discussed in detail with regard to relief and rescue preparations.
The Pakistan Army said they were ready and vigilant for rescue operations in case there were floods. The SOPs of Mangla and Tarbela Dam were also presented to inform all stakeholders about their operation during the flood season. The PMD presented the forecast for the monsoon season. In view of forecast of rains and expected urban flooding, the provinces were asked to be vigilant and ready.
Encroachments restricting free flow of rivers which may result in floods were discussed and relevant authorities were asked to remove these bottlenecks. Additionally, desilting and removal of encroachments of Nullahs passing through urban areas including Rawalpindi, Multan, Sialkot, Lahore and Faisalabad was stressed. The flood plain maps prepared by consultants NESPAK have already been distributed to the provinces wherein the level and extent of inundation are clearly marked with respect to various scenarios of water flows in rivers.
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