Government is preparing for potential floods: Romina Khurshid Alam

ISLAMABAD: Romina Khurshid Alam, the Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, announced on Sunday that extensive measures are being taken to prepare for potential floods as the monsoon season approaches.

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In her statement, Alam noted that these efforts are designed to reduce the impact of floods on vulnerable communities.

She explained that the ministry is acting as a collaborative platform for all relevant departments to evaluate flood risks in the country’s flood-prone areas and develop a unified strategy to mitigate the effects on lives, livelihoods, agricultural crops, and public infrastructure.

“This proactive approach showcases the government’s commitment to preparedness and resilience in the face of potential floods,” said Alam.

She mentioned that the ministry had organised three weekly task force meetings in June, focusing on global warming and heat waves, with representatives from key agencies.

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Alam highlighted that institutions such as the Ministry of Climate Change, National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Pakistan Meteorological Department, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting are collaborating to achieve a common goal.

She indicated that these meetings have facilitated the sharing of expertise and inputs on effective flood impact reduction measures.

The coordinator stressed that after ensuring the safety of affected individuals, the primary concern is the provision of essential amenities at relief camps, including shelter, food, drinking water, medical supplies, and animal care.

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These relief camps will be established in accessible locations and widely publicised through various communication channels, including traditional and digital media.

Alam also underscored the importance of monitoring and addressing illegal tree cutting, as forest ecosystems play a crucial role in comprehensive flood risk management strategies.