Major Flood Warning Issued for After July 20, Ravi River Situation Disclosed
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- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed NDMA to coordinate with provinces for monsoon emergency preparedness.
- The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of flash floods, GLOFs, landslides, and mudslides.
- A major flood warning has been issued for after July 20, with the situation regarding the Ravi River also disclosed.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to maintain close coordination with provinces to avert any emergency situation during the ongoing monsoon rains. The directives were issued during a meeting with NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik. The Prime Minister’s Office stated that the prime minister emphasized strengthening coordination with provincial governments and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs).
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A major flood warning has been issued for after July 20, and the situation regarding the Ravi River has been disclosed.
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A major flood warning has been issued for after July 20. Additionally, the situation regarding the Ravi River has been disclosed.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of specific risks including flash floods, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), landslides, and mudslides in mountainous areas during the monsoon season. The department urged residents living near rivers, streams, and seasonal waterways to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures.
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