Launch of Flood Disaster Prevention and Climate Change Awareness Campaign in Multan

The first-ever Flood Disaster Prevention and Climate Change Awareness Campaign was launched in Basti Gujjar, Suraj Miani, Multan, as part of the KOICA Project titled 'Establishment of Flood Disaster Prevention Master Plan and Construction of Stormwater Storage System in Multan City for Climate Change Adaptation.' The initiative aims to build local capacity and raise awareness about urban flooding and the growing impacts of climate change, with a focus on enhancing community knowledge and preparedness for extreme weather events. The campaign, running from October 2025 to June 2026, targets multiple flood-prone areas across Multan and features educational sessions, video screenings, interactive discussions, and the distribution of informative pamphlets. The initiative is organized by the Project Management Consultant (PMC) team and implemented by the Roshni Welfare Organization (RWO).

Key Takeaways:

• The campaign will run for 9 months, from October 2025 to June 2026, targeting multiple flood-prone areas across Multan.
• The campaign aims to empower local communities to take an active role in safeguarding their neighborhoods and contributing to the broader goal of climate change adaptation in Punjab.
• The initiative features educational sessions, video screenings, interactive discussions, and the distribution of informative pamphlets to raise awareness about urban flooding and climate change.
• Key representatives from partner organizations, including KOICA Pakistan, Multan Development Authority (MDA), and Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), attended the inaugural session of the campaign.
• Mr. Go Harim, Deputy Country Director of KOICA Pakistan, reaffirmed KOICA's commitment to supporting climate-resilient communities in Pakistan through both infrastructure development and educational outreach.
• Mr. Atta-ul-Haq Khokhar, Additional Director General of MDA, stressed the importance of integrating flood prevention measures into Multan's urban planning framework, while Mr. Abdul Moeed highlighted WASA's ongoing efforts to improve drainage systems and stormwater management capacity to reduce urban flood risks.
• The campaign is part of the KOICA Project titled 'Establishment of Flood Disaster Prevention Master Plan and Construction of Stormwater Storage System in Multan City for Climate Change Adaptation.'

Statistics:

• The campaign will target multiple flood-prone areas across Multan.
• The campaign will run for 9 months, from October 2025 to June 2026.
• The initiative is implemented by the Roshni Welfare Organization (RWO).

Sources:

• KOICA Project titled 'Establishment of Flood Disaster Prevention Master Plan and Construction of Stormwater Storage System in Multan City for Climate Change Adaptation.'
• Project Management Consultant (PMC) team and Roshni Welfare Organization (RWO).