Field Marshal Munir Briefed on Monsoon Flooding, Building Safety Concerns
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- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reviewed Pakistan's monsoon preparedness and disaster response.
- Recent rains have caused flooding in several areas, with more rainfall expected in northern and central regions.
- Most monsoon fatalities are linked to unsafe structures, prompting calls for stricter building safety.
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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir recently visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) headquarters to assess the country's preparedness for the ongoing monsoon season and emergency response. He was briefed on Pakistan's disaster management capabilities, including the "Disaster Lens 2026" system, and emphasized the importance of advance planning, inter-agency coordination, and rapid resource deployment. The Chief of Army Staff reaffirmed the armed forces' commitment to assisting civil administrations and the NDMA in rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations. A recent Emergency Response Committee meeting reported ongoing flooding from recent rains, with further rainfall expected in northern and central parts of the country. The committee also noted that most monsoon fatalities are due to the collapse of unsafe structures, underscoring the need for stricter building safety standards and public awareness.
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A recent Emergency Response Committee meeting revealed ongoing flooding in several areas due to recent rains, with continued rainfall expected. The committee also highlighted that most monsoon fatalities are due to unsafe structures, stressing the need for improved building safety standards.
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In a recent meeting of the Emergency Response Committee (ERC), officials reported that recent rains have triggered flooding in several areas, with coordinated response operations continuing across federal, provincial, and district authorities. Officials warned that rainfall is expected to continue over northern and central parts of the country in the coming days, while isolated rain is also likely in parts of southeastern Sindh. The committee was informed that most fatalities during the current monsoon season resulted from the collapse of unsafe structures and poorly constructed buildings, highlighting the need for stricter enforcement of building safety standards and greater public awareness.
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