To prepare for the upcoming monsoon season, NDMA—the National Disaster Management Authority—called a high-level coordination conference with several federal and provincial departments. Planning and risk assessment were the primary priorities to lessen the effects of seasonal floods and related disasters.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PDM) released a monsoon forecast that highlighted the areas most likely to experience significant rainfall and possible flooding. At the same time, activities involving planning and response depend on this forecast. The NDMA tech team discussed identifying places that could be affected by Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) and making detailed hazard maps that illustrate possible flood routes and impact zones. They also created an impact model to calculate the impacted areas, displaced individuals, and infrastructure that is at risk.
Pakistan is expected to see 40 to 60 per cent more rain than usual, which might result in floods in low-lying areas. Above-average rainfall is predicted for North Punjab, South Sindh, and Balochistan. At the same time, riverine and flash floods may occur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan as a result of glacier melting and GLOFs.
The MoNHSR&C, or Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, has released plans for tracking and managing diseases that are expected to rise during the monsoon. To provide prompt and accurate flood alerts, the Federal Flood Commission (FFC) supplied information on early warning systems and telemetry stations along the Kirthar and Suleman Ranges.
The Pakistan Commission for Indus Waters (PCIW) deliberated the data-sharing procedures for monitoring Eastern Rivers, emphasizing the significance of inter-agency coordination to manage flooding effectively. The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) disclosed the Tarbela and Mangla dams’ flood control plans, which include reservoir management and controlled water release procedures.
To support disaster response efforts, representatives from a variety of organizations shared their preparedness plans and resource mapping strategies, including the National Highway Authority (NHA), rescue services, Provincial Irrigation Departments (PIDs), humanitarian organizations, the United Nations, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
Inam Haider Malik HI(M), the chairman of the NDMA, emphasized the necessity of a coordinated strategy between the federal and provincial authorities for monsoon preparedness. He stresses the value of anticipating disasters, learning from the past, preparing responders, and assessing supply levels in preparation for summertime emergencies, including heatwaves, droughts, and GLOFs. He urged preventative actions and promised ongoing oversight and cooperation with all pertinent parties to ensure a successful response to crises throughout the monsoon season.
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