Coordinated rain response stressed

LAHORE:

Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabil Javed chaired a meeting of commissioners and deputy commissioners from across the province on Saturday to review the current weather conditions and the administrative preparations to cope with torrential rains.

Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General Imran Qureshi provided an overview of the weather situation. The relief commissioner emphasised the need for diligent administrative measures throughout Punjab, leaving no room for negligence.

Given the significant challenge posed by torrential rains, he stressed the importance of enhanced coordination among all departments.

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Nabil Javed urged swift restoration of traffic flow during snow and rain, ensuring effective communication from information centres to on-ground facilities for tourists.

Highlighting the safety concerns, an awareness campaign at the local level was advised, particularly emphasising precautions against electric wires and poles.

The chief minister's instructions for indiscriminate action against encroachments were reiterated.

The relief commissioner directed all officers to be actively present in the field, warning against irresponsibility or negligence.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 3^rd, 2024.