NDMA issues instructions to GBDMA, DDMAs to remain observant and vigilant

Islamabad: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued instructions to Gilgit-Baltistan DMA (GBDMA) and DDMAs to remain observant and vigilant as there is a possibility of Flash floods, landslides, and gusty winds in vulnerable areas of the region.

These instructions were issued on the basis of the Pakistan Meteorological Department Glacial Lake Outburst Flood alert owing to prevailing weather conditions and rain spells in Gilgit-Baltistan.

The GBDMA has been directed to coordinate with departments concerned to ensure the arrangement and pre-placement of necessary inventory and equipment along with the availability of emergency services personnel at vulnerable locations.