Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to create a resource allocation plan to coordinate flood relief preparations and emergency response in the event of approaching pre-monsoon rainfall, news sources reported on June 21. A total of PKR 50 million has been set aside for the purchase of flood management and water pumping equipment.
Reportedly, to monitor and manage the impending rainy season, the CDA has also established the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Arif Nawaz as convenor. Furthermore, to minimise urban floods, the committee will use data from the Survey of Pakistan to map nullahs and manage the resources required for effective coordination. The CDA has asked that the DDMA focus on sensitive and critical locations, such as Katchi Abadis, to avoid any loss of human lives.
Furthermore, in order to coordinate flood relief activities, associated departments such as IESCO, food, and livestock are placed on alert with instructions to assure the availability of all essential measures and supplies, as well as human resources.
It is crucial to note that the urban flood in E-11 caused significant damage during the 2021 monsoon season. It was caused by debris and encroachment clogging the flood channel.
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