Flood relief
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif recently visited a flood relief camp established at DPS Kasur to meet with families affected by the floods. During her visit, she interacted with victims, listened to their problems, and visited patients in the temporary hospital to inquire about their health and offer comfort.
Flood relief
Heavy rains and floods in Punjab have severely impacted the availability and quality of vegetables and fruits, causing a surge in prices. Sellers are charging above government-fixed rates, with some items seeing price hikes of over 600%. The situation is compounded by the authorities' focus on flood relief operations.
Emergency preparedness
Floods in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) have displaced an estimated 1.5 million people, with over 2,300 villages affected. Stranded individuals have been moved to safer areas, and relief efforts are underway. Rescue teams have shifted over 405,000 livestock to safety, and 511 relief camps have been set
Emergency preparedness
The Zhen'an District of Liaoning Province in Shenyang has taken swift action in response to the heavy rainfall by initiating a level IV flood emergency response. According to the "Zhen'an District Flood Control and Drought Relief Emergency Plan," the District Flood Control and Drought
Floods
Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chauhdry announced that the Pakistan Army has deployed forces to assist in flood relief operations in various districts across the country. The army's efforts are led on the special directives of the Prime Minister and Chief of
Floods
A massive rescue and relief operation is underway in Punjab following the rising waters in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the effort, which aims to alleviate the suffering of 601,126 citizens from 769 villages affected by the floods. The government
Emergency preparedness
The federal and provincial leadership of Pakistan is leading a unified emergency response to the devastating floods that have affected every region of the country. The floods have caused destruction from flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, devastating glacier lake outburst floods in Gilgit Baltistan, crippling rains in Sindh, and overflowing
Floods
Pakistan Army relief and rescue operations are underway across the country, with the support of the government, to aid flood-hit regions. According to Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, more than 28,000 people have been rescued so far. The army has restored three major bridges, cleared key
Floods
Pakistan's Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, convened a review meeting to assess the flood situation and relief operations in the country. The prime minister directed the acceleration of rescue operations in flood-hit districts of Punjab due to rising waters in the River Sutlej. The meeting was attended by
Floods
The Pakistan Army remains committed to providing uninterrupted relief and rescue efforts in the wake of devastating floods that have affected various regions across the country. According to DG ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, operations are ongoing based on the orders of the Prime Minister and Army Chief, with two
Emergency preparedness
As heavy rainfall hit the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, the city of Hohhot quickly activated its emergency response mechanism to prevent and respond to the disaster. On August 24, the Municipal Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters issued an "Emergency Notice" requiring all banners, counties, and
Emergency preparedness
To ensure a safe flood season and a stable forest fire prevention situation, the Beibei District of Chongqing Municipality has taken on-site inspections and investigations to reinforce flood control and drought relief work. The district's emergency management bureau led by Secretary Fei Shijun has emphasized the need for
