Vulnerable citizens urged to prepare emergency kits amid flood warning

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The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) issued a flood warning on Monday, urging the weak citizens living near the rivers and rivers to be vigilant and identify safe evacuation routes.

The NEOC, which works under the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), also advised them to move the necessary goods, vehicles and livestock to high and safer places.

“Emergency kits, including food, drinking water, and medical equipment, should be prepared for at least three to five days,” the NeoC said in a statement.

The NEOC warned of the risk of weather and floods over the next 48 hours in view of the current monsoon activities. These weather conditions are expected to bring heavy rainfall by July 10, especially compared to major rivers, both rivers and flash floods are more likely in danger areas.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has also directed the NDMA to remain on high alert as the recent monsoon rains and floods took at least 79 lives and injured 140 people across the country.

Rivers, rivers and residents living near Allah have been advised to be vigilant for a sudden increase in water levels, especially at night or during heavy rainfall periods. Communities are also urged to inform the floods through official warnings and climate warning.

The Disaster Authority also requested the district administration, especially in northeastern and Central Punjab, to ensure the availability and functionality of dewatering pumps to tackle potential urban floods.

According to the NEOC forecast, all major rivers, including Kabul, Indus, Jhelum and Chenab, are expected to increase the flow of water.

Currently, low flood levels are being seen in the Tarbela, Kalabag and Chashma on the Indus River, while less than Tunsa is expected to reach the flood mark.

It is likely that the Chenab River will experience low levels of floods at the Chenab and Khani stations. It is expected that the Kabul River will reach the low flood level in Noshera, while Swat and Panjkora rivers, along with their rivers and streams, may be swelling in their catching areas due to rainfall.

River Jhelum – Along with its assistants – it is expected to experience high arrival, which will result in a local flash flood. The arrival of the Mangla Dam on the Jhelum River is likely to reach a lower flood.

In northeastern Punjab, the blue -ranges starting at the Pir Panjal Range may face a significant increase in water levels, which potentially reaches the severity of the middle flood. Hill Torients can once again be mobilized in Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur districts, causing more flow than medium.

In Balochistan, not in the northeastern districts and in seasonal streams – including Jhil Magsi, Kachi, CB, Qila Saifullah, Zhob, and Mosel – they face more flow.

In Gilgit-Baltistan, water can be increased in the rivers, which can flood the water, which includes hospitals, which includes hospitals, daggers, monks, bradows, Hashe and Saltoro rivers.

The NDMA has asked citizens to follow government advice, download and use the Pakistan NDMAster alert app for timely updates and security guidance.

NDMA is to stay on ‘high alert’

In addition, Prime Minister Shahbaz directed NDMA, rescue agencies and administrative officials to remain on high alert during recent heavy rains and any possible emergency.

A press statement issued by the PM Office said that the Prime Minister has directed the NDMA, rescue agencies and administrative agencies to immediately implement security measures and precautionary measures.

The NDMA has also been instructed to strengthen close harmony with provincial governments and other relevant agencies.

The Prime Minister directed the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) to keep the public aware of using all the available sources, and provide accurate and real time information.

He expressed concern that the operation of the Tarbela Dam Spillways could increase floods in the lower districts of the Indus River.

All provincial administrations have been instructed to continue effective public awareness campaigns in view of the possible flood situation.

The National Emergency Operations Center has also been instructed to identify and clarify the media, in areas that are weak or less secure, where there is a risk of high, medium or lower floods, so that the public can be warned in a timely manner.

The Prime Minister further directed that the provincial administration should be fully prepared for any situation, and that the NDMA should ensure this preparations.