Plan aims to mitigate the potential impact of floods
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the guidance of the Relief, Rehabilitation, and Settlement Department is finalizing the ‘Monsoon Contingency Plan 2023’ in consultation with all stakeholders to identify potential monsoon hazards, vulnerabilities, risks, and resource mapping to minimize disaster risks.
The stakeholders include the district administration, provincial and federal line departments, and humanitarian partners, said the spokesman on Monday. The plan takes into account lessons learned from previous incidents and aims to reduce the impact of disasters, protecting the lives and livelihoods of the people in the province.
The contingency plan for the year 2023 aims to mitigate the potential impact of floods by incorporating lessons learned from the 2022 floods. It includes improved early warning systems, streamlined evacuation procedures, and better communication channels. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of community engagement.
A final pre-planning orientation meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Secretary of Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department, Abdul Basit. Representatives from district administration, provincial and Federal line departments, and humanitarian partners participated in this meeting and provided feedback to make a comprehensive plan.
On this occasion, Secretary Relief Abdul Basit said, “The Relief Department is responsible for formulating policies, strategies, and guidelines for Relief, Rehabilitation, and Emergency activities in the province. PDMA, Rescue 1122, and Civil Defense are the attached formations of the RR&S Department to implement the mandate of Disaster Risk Management activities in the province.”
“The department will ensure the strengthening of the ADC Relief position. Rescue teams will have pre-visits to the vulnerable areas for community awareness, early warning systems and to identify the vulnerable areas prior to the disaster.”
