ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed all federal and provincial ministries, departments and institutions to ensure close coordination and adopt a comprehensive strategy to effectively respond to the monsoon season and climate-related risks.
Chairing a review meeting on monsoon preparedness and climate resilience in Islamabad, the prime minister said Pakistan remains among the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
He stressed that strong coordination between the federal and provincial governments is essential to address climate-related risks at the national level.
Shehbaz Sharif instructed the Minister for Climate Change and the Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to undertake emergency visits to all provinces, as well as Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, during the current week to ensure that monsoon preparedness measures are fully in place.
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The prime minister also ordered the formation of an Emergency Response Committee under the supervision of the Minister for Planning and Development. The committee, comprising representatives from the NDMA and other relevant federal ministries, will work closely with provincial authorities and hold weekly meetings to monitor preparedness and oversee the implementation of preventive measures.
He further directed the finance minister to complete advance arrangements for establishing an emergency fund to meet any financial requirements arising from potential monsoon-related disasters.
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Emphasising the effective use of international assistance, the prime minister said foreign-funded projects should also help strengthen the institutional capacity of national and local authorities in disaster management.
Shehbaz noted that the federal government has allocated an additional Rs330 billion in the current fiscal year’s budget to accelerate water sector projects aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s long-term water security.
Drawing on lessons from previous years, he directed all relevant departments to implement a comprehensive roadmap for flood prevention and emergency response. Provincial governments were also directed to remove encroachments and eliminate other obstacles blocking river channels and potential flood routes in vulnerable areas.
The prime minister urged all concerned institutions to utilise their full technical and administrative capacities to safeguard the public and minimise the impact of the monsoon season.
During the meeting, NDMA Chairman briefed participants on the country’s monsoon preparedness, expected rainfall patterns, potential flood risks and broader climate outlook.
The briefing warned that severe heatwaves and unusual weather patterns are expected globally this year. It added that Pakistan is likely to experience intense heatwaves along with above-normal rainfall during the current month, with authorities implementing a comprehensive preparedness plan to mitigate potential risks.
