To deal with any emergency situation in the Federal Capital during the monsoon rains, Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) Chairman Noor ul Amin Mengal has canceled leaves of the officers and employees. “Employees and officers of the authority should ensure their presence in the field with modern machinery round-the-clock to monitor water situation in all drains and nullahs. Apart from this emergency response centers were also fully functional,” said a news release. The federal apex agency warned the officers and staff of strict action against negligence in duties.
There was no obstruction of any kind in the flow of water in the drains and nullahs while special teams of the CDA, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad and district administration were deployed in sectors and rural areas.
Similarly, the duties of the concerned staff in the low-lying areas have been made stricter in view of any emergencies. Citizens were asked to contact the helpline number of the CDA for any emergencies. It may be mentioned that before the monsoon, the Sanitation Wing had completed the process of cleaning all the drains of the city, while strict monitoring of the low-lying areas was being ensured.
Moreover, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Sunday directed its staff to remain high alert to handle any untoward situation due to prevailing heavy rains. Executive Director PIMS, Dr Imran Sikandar issued special direction to doctors and para medical staff of the hospital to remain vigilant keeping in view the situation and in case of any incident from rains.
According to spokesperson ED PIMS Dr Mubashar Mushtaq Daha, the hospital is fully prepared to manage any situation during the season. He said that the hospital administration has cancelled the leaves of doctors and para medical staff deployed at emergency ward on Sunday. He added all possible facilities have been provided at emergency ward of the hospital.
