Islamabad (HRNW) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has finalised its emergency plan ahead of the first spell of monsoon rains predicted from July 3 to 8 across the country.
The NDMA spokesperson said that the Met Department predicted the first spell of monsoon rains with thunderstorms from July 3 to 8 in different parts of the country. It added that heavy rains can also occur landslide in mountainous areas and flooding situations in low-lying areas.
The authority issued instructions to the concerned departments regarding its rain emergency plan citing the expected weather conditions.
The NDMA ordered concerned institutions to ensure the availability of necessary machinery and staff. In case of an emergency situation, the district administration must ensure the presence of the medical staff.
The authority also directed the tourists and passengers to keep themselves aware of the weather developments before starting their journey. Farmers and cattle owners have been advised to adopt precautionary measures due to the weather conditions.
The concerned institutions have been directed to give prior notice to the locals in case of flooding situations in their areas.
The Met Office has predicted the entry of a monsoon westerly wave in the country on Monday to bring rainfall in the country from July 03 to July 08.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rainfall with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall at some places on Monday evening and night.