Post-rain situation in Balochistan reviewed

Langau directs PDMA to remain on high alert

QUETTA:

Balochistan Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs Mir Ziaullah Langau on Friday chaired a meeting through a video link regarding recent rains with an aim to deal any possible situation in the area.

The meeting was attended by respective deputy commissioners, Coordinator of Chief Minister Musa Jan Achakzai, DG Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Faisal Tariq, Amanullah and Director PDMA Faisal Panizai.

Deputy commissioners including director general PDMA gave a briefing on the occasion to all participants.

The DG PDMA informed about the situation and measures taken due to rains in the province.

The meeting reviewed the arrangements to deal with any possible emergency situation during on the ongoing downpour in the province in the meeting.

The minister directed the district administration and concerned departments to remain on high alert, adding that the government would provide all possible support to PDMA, district administration and rescue organizations in relief work and no negligence would be tolerated.

He ordered that special teams should be formed to provide timely assistance to flood victims and to protect the lives and property during heavy rains.

He said that in any emergency, additional teams should be kept ready to protect precious human lives.

The DG PDMA informed the meeting that all arrangements have been finalized in the light of the directives of the chief minister and home minister.

He maintained that PDMA is always ready to deal with any emergency situation on immediate basis, adding that volunteers and staff of PDMA are present in rain-affected areas.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 26^th, 2023.