Post-rain situation in Balochistan reviewed
People head to work during light rain on Wednesday morning. Photo: jalal Qureshi/express
Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langu on Wednesday visited Balochistan Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) headquarters to review the situation that emanated from heavy rains across the province.
On this occasion, the minister was briefed at the Provincial Emergency Center about the recent rains recorded and was also informed about the damages caused in Zhob, Gwadar and Hub.
On this occasion, DG PDMA Naseer Ahmed Nasir highlighted the overall situation and gave a detailed briefing to Mir Ziaullah on the current and expected situation of all the districts due to the changing weather patterns.
Appreciating the PDMA’s timely updates and rescue service, the home minister said that the purpose of PDMA was to be proactive in disaster.
On the instructions of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, the Ramazan ration would be distributed to the flood victims and the deserving people, he said during his visit.
He also directed the DG PDMA to deliver the ration supplies to the respective districts as soon as possible.
Langu said that the workload and responsibilities of the PDMA had increased manifold due to climate change but its staff was fully capable of dealing with any emergency in an effective manner.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 31st, 2023.