NDMA Coordinates Relief Efforts in Response to Severe Weather Conditions

Strategic Insights -

Severe weather conditions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have claimed 180 lives, injured 23 people, and prompted a state of flood emergency in the sub-divisions of Daggar, Gadezai, Gagra, Mandanr, and Chagharzi. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is working closely with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to mitigate the impact of floods, landslides, and lightning strikes. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed NDMA to provide operational support to PDMA for rescue efforts in the affected districts.

Key Takeaways:

  • NDMA is coordinating with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and PDMA to respond to severe weather conditions.
  • The past 24 hours have claimed 180 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including 152 men, 15 women, and 13 children.
  • Five fatalities were reported in Gilgit, and nine in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Torrential rains have left 23 people injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • Relief and rescue operations are ongoing in PDMA, Pakistan Army, district administrations, Rescue 1122, and local volunteers.
  • NDMA is maintaining round-the-clock monitoring of all ongoing operations and coordinating with relevant institutions.
  • Authorities have advised citizens to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures during heavy rain and flooding.
  • Tourists have been advised to refrain from visiting northern regions for the next five to six days to ensure their safety.
  • A state of flood emergency has been declared in the sub-divisions of Daggar, Gadezai, Gagra, Mandanr, and Chagharzi.
  • Departmental units have been directed to mobilize resources for rescue, relief, and assistance to the flood-affected population.

Statistics:

  • 180 lives claimed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to severe weather conditions.
  • 152 men, 15 women, and 13 children have been reported dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • 5 fatalities reported in Gilgit, and 9 in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
  • 23 people injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to torrential rains.
  • Residents are advised to remain vigilant and take caution against heavy rain and flooding.
  • A flood emergency has been declared in 5 sub-divisions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Sources:

  • Official Notification of Provincial Disaster Management Authority.
  • Press Release from National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
  • Report from local media outlets in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.