Amid floods destruction: NDMA advises government bodies to stay alert

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority has constantly been monitoring flood situations across Pakistan. According to the dire and worst conditions, NDMA has introduced advisories to the relevant authorities to stay vigilant and cope with the conditions well.

1. Maintain enhanced alert level/monitoring of developing situations to reduce reaction /response times.
2.   All civic agencies/rescue services (Rescue 1122 / Fire Brigade / Ambulance / Civil Defense) are to remain alert and ensure the availability of personnel and equipment in at-risk areas during the forecasted period.
3. People living along the banks of Rivers and in the vicinity of nullahs are sensitized to the expected increase in water flows.
4. Timely evacuation of the at-risk population from low-lying / flood-prone areas as per Evacuation Plans and ensure availability of shelters, food, and medicines in those shelter camps.
5. Locals/farmers / cattle herders are forewarned to shift cattle away from low-lying areas adjacent to Rivers Indus and in the vicinity of rivers.
6. Restrict vehicle movement in low-lying / at-risk locations, in the vicinity of rivers/ nullahs.
7. Provision of relief / medical supplies to affectees on time.
8. Coordinate with concerned departments for clearance of roads in case of any blockage/obstruction, waterlogging and pre-placing of necessary emergency equipment at vulnerable/appropriate locations
9. Travelers and Tourists are forewarned about the risks posed by floods in vulnerable locations
   and maybe diverted to safe lay-by/waiting areas with a sufficient supply of water/food
   and essential medicines in case of adverse/dangerous road conditions by Police,
   NH&MP and Local Administrations.