Post Reply 
 
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
‘We really need to be prepared this time!’
11-02-2011, 12:33 PM
Post: #1
‘We really need to be prepared this time!’
KARACHI - Following the weather advisory issued by the Pakistan Metrological Department that widespread rains are expected in the lower parts of Sindh including the flood-hit areas and Karachi, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has advised the authorities in all districts, especially in Thatta and Badin, to take precautionary measures.
According to an official handout issued on Tuesday, the PDMA has asked the district authorities to ensure that all pre-emptive steps are taken including activation of rain emergency centres and district emergency operation centres.
The districts, which were affected the most by the monsoon rains during August and September, were requested to ensure that necessary measures are taken for the protection of the already displaced and vulnerable population.
The Karachi Electric Supply Company and the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company were asked to ensure uninterrupted power supply to pumping stations so that rainwater can be drained. They were also asked to secure electric transmission lines in case of strong winds and ensure prompt action to avoid electrocution due to fallen electric wires.
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board and the Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Hyderabad were urged to ensure water is drained from low-lying areas of their respective cities.
The Defence Housing Authority and cantonment boards were asked to ensure that rainwater is drained through nullahs and loose structures and billboards are removed to avert any mishap as gusty winds have been forecasted.
The town municipal authorities were told to ensure that all nullahs have been cleaned to facilitate smooth and quick drainage of water.
The Karachi Building Control Authority was asked to take timely and necessary action to prevent any loss of life in case old and dilapidated buildings and structures collapse.
The PDMA has also asked district administrations to restrain fisherfolk and the general public from going into the sea and ensure the return of fisherfolk who are already there.
Visit this user's website Find all posts by this user
Quote this message in a reply
Post Reply 


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread: Author Replies: Views: Last Post
  Overseas Pakistanis prepared To spend money on Pakistan: Dr. Mubasher LRE-Azan 0 348 08-17-2023 05:04 PM
Last Post: LRE-Azan
  When the right time's to invest in Pakistan property? LRE-Azan 0 4,034 09-15-2018 02:06 PM
Last Post: LRE-Azan
  5-year plan being prepared for sustainable development: Ahsan Iqbal - See more at: ht Salman 0 6,670 09-13-2013 01:21 PM
Last Post: Salman
  All NHA projects to be completed in stipulated time: Arbab Salman 0 9,104 08-17-2013 12:55 PM
Last Post: Salman
  RDA expedites work, but project unlikely to be completed on time Salman 0 4,920 06-01-2013 03:29 PM
Last Post: Salman
  Mareer Tunnel project to be completed in time Salman 0 5,105 03-11-2013 07:51 PM
Last Post: Salman
  Time to build the Malakand Tunnel Salman 0 5,851 08-07-2012 01:09 PM
Last Post: Salman
  PC-I prepared All eyes turn to 6th Road flyover Salman 0 3,939 03-19-2012 01:32 PM
Last Post: Salman
  NHA chairman for completion of projects in time Salman 0 4,209 01-30-2012 01:46 PM
Last Post: Salman
  ‘DHA City master planning to complete on time’ Lahore_Real_Estate 0 3,669 08-04-2011 12:25 PM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  FBR not prepared for new GST Lahore_Real_Estate 0 2,588 10-19-2010 11:47 AM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  One-time property tax being considered Lahore_Real_Estate 0 3,343 09-27-2010 12:16 PM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  This Crucial Time....(Aamir Khakwani) LRE 0 3,466 08-19-2010 10:11 PM
Last Post: LRE
  There is a Good Time Coming! LRE 1 5,171 07-15-2010 03:11 PM
Last Post: LRE
  Time is Too Short (Nazir Naji) LRE 0 3,514 06-22-2010 07:42 PM
Last Post: LRE
  The Merchant of "Menace" (Time Megazine on Dr AQ Khan) LRE 0 3,987 06-15-2010 10:46 PM
Last Post: LRE
  Rawalpindi: Feasibility of 6-lane Ring Road prepared Lahore_Real_Estate 0 6,488 06-14-2010 03:44 PM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  Pakistan Prepared First Computer Antivirus Lahore_Real_Estate 0 3,970 04-22-2010 11:50 AM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  No internationals for Pakistan any time soon: ICC Lahore_Real_Estate 0 2,959 04-16-2010 11:03 AM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate
  Time to talk peace Lahore_Real_Estate 0 3,157 04-06-2010 12:11 PM
Last Post: Lahore_Real_Estate

Forum Jump:


User(s) browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)