ISLAMABAD, July 28 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday cautioned the citizens to take special care as the heavy monsoon hit parts of the country.
The prime minister took notice of the situation and directed the national emergency service to be on high alert to cope with any situation.
“I have also directed all the relevant response agencies including [the] NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) to be on high alert with ready and rapid emergency response actions.,” he tweeted.
With the heavy monsoon rains I want to alert and caution our citizens to take special care. I have also directed all the relevant reponse agencies including NDMA to be on high alert with ready & rapid emergency response actions.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 28, 2021
Pakistan’s capital Islamabad witnessed heavy urban flooding, where its certain areas including the E-11 Sector were submerged in rain water.
Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan at various fora has highlighted that Pakistan is among the ten countries which are most vulnerable to climate change.