ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to take immediate measures for the protection of lives and properties of people in view of the torrential rains in various parts of the country.
In a statement, PM Shehbaz directed the NDMA to support the four provincial governments as well as Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan in dealing with emergency situations.
The Prime Minister instructed the Islamabad administration to take measures for the drainage of water and facilitation of the public.
Emphasizing greater coordination amongst the departments, PM Shehbaz called for continuous monitoring of the situation. He said timely evacuation of people from low-lying areas and drainage of water should be ensured.
The Prime Minister instructed to ensure the supply of water pumps and other machinery. Furthermore, PM Shehbaz directed to ensure timely provision of medical treatment to those in need.
