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PDMA prepares winter contingency plan to cope natural hazards

PESHAWAR, Nov 29 (APP):The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) under the guidance of Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday formulated the Winter Contingency Plan for 2023-24 in order to cope with various natural hazards which the province may face during the winter season. The plan encompasses strategies to manage hazards such as… Continue reading PDMA prepares winter contingency plan to cope natural hazards

PM for national-level disaster management strategy with teamwork of NDMA & PDMAs

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday asked the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to collaborate with provincial disaster management bodies in order to formulate a national-level strategy. During his visit to the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC), the prime minister PM Kakar lauded the measures taken by NDMA and NEOC… Continue reading PM for national-level disaster management strategy with teamwork of NDMA & PDMAs

Ali Mardan asks for effective mechanism for handling any emergency like situation

QUETTA, Sep 22 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki on Friday directed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to formulate a plan to tackle natural disasters and to deal with any emergency situations in future. He said advance arrangements should be made prior to any emergency situation to tackle any disaster… Continue reading Ali Mardan asks for effective mechanism for handling any emergency like situation

China-Pak Belt and Road Joint Laboratory to be established in KP varsities

PESHAWAR, Sep 13 (APP): The Southeast University (SEU) Naniyang, China’s delegation and Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Hussain, Vice Chancellor UET Peshawar discussed the possibility of establishing the “China-Pak Belt and Road Joint Laboratory for Smart Disaster Prevention of major Infrastructure” here on Wednesday. The laboratory will be established in five designated universities of Pakistan including UET… Continue reading China-Pak Belt and Road Joint Laboratory to be established in KP varsities

Save the Children Int’l committed towards sustainable climate resilient solutions in Sindh

KARACHI, Aug 23 (APP):As part of response, recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation under Floods Response 2022, Save the Children International (SCI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Inger Ashing is meeting with senior officials of the Sindh government. The delegation seeks insights and fostering collaborations for carrying out the advanced phase of Floods Response 2022 and contributing toward… Continue reading Save the Children Int’l committed towards sustainable climate resilient solutions in Sindh

Water level may rise in Sutlej, PDMA issues threat alert

LAHORE, Aug 23 (APP): Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab on Wednesday issued another flood warning, possibility of further increase in water level in River Sutlej due to rains occurred in upper catchments during last 24 hours. In a threat alert issued by the PDMA, Director General PDMA Imran Qureshi instructed to the administration of… Continue reading Water level may rise in Sutlej, PDMA issues threat alert

Army helicopter reaches to rescue school children stranded midair in Battagram

PESHAWAR, Aug 22 (APP): An army helicopter arrived and  start sling operation to rescue school children stranded mid-air after a chairlift’s cable broke down in the Allai Tehsil of Battagram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday. Special Services Group Sling Team will carry out the operation to rescue eight students along with two teachers who were stuck… Continue reading Army helicopter reaches to rescue school children stranded midair in Battagram

Rain predicted from August 23 to 27 in KP

PESHAWAR, Aug 22 (APP): The Regional Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted rains starting August 23 to 27 in most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A notification issued by Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) stated that Regional Met Office Peshawar has informed that a new spell of rains is starting for which people are urged to take… Continue reading Rain predicted from August 23 to 27 in KP

Water level crosses maximum capacity in Tarbela dam: PDMA

PESHAWAR, Aug 10 (APP):The provincial disaster management authority (PDMA) on Thursday issued an alert that the Tarbela dam has crossed 95 percent capacity of conservation level and is expected to reach the maximum conservation level in the coming day. In a statement issued here, the authority said that water would be discharged in the coming… Continue reading Water level crosses maximum capacity in Tarbela dam: PDMA

PDMA dispatches another consignment of relief supplies to Lower Chitral: PDMA

PESHAWAR, Jul 24 (APP): On the instructions of Secretary Relief and Rehabilitation department, the provincial disaster management authority (PDMA) on Monday dispatched another consignment of relief materials including edible items and medicines to flood hit Lower Chitral district. The spokesman Relief Department said that the relief supplies also include 200 family-size tenets, 5000 sandbags, 200… Continue reading PDMA dispatches another consignment of relief supplies to Lower Chitral: PDMA

28 killed, 150 injured, 158 houses damaged due to rains in Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Karak: PDMA

PESHAWAR, Jun 12 (APP): Provisional Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Monday reported that the death toll reached to 28 and at least 150 were injured and 158 houses were partially damaged due to heavy wind, rain and storm in Bannu, Lakki Marwat and Karak districts. Secretary Relief Abdul Basit said that Rescue 1122 and district… Continue reading 28 killed, 150 injured, 158 houses damaged due to rains in Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Karak: PDMA

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