Chichawatni: Commissioner, Sahiwal, Dr. Asif Tufail on Thursday directed all relevant government departments to remain on high alert and fully prepared to respond to heavy monsoon rains and any potential flooding, stressing that protecting lives and property must remain the top priority.
Speaking during a review meeting , he said all emergency response agencies should ensure that personnel, equipment and relief resources were ready for immediate deployment to deal with any emergency arising from the monsoon season.
District Emergency Officer, Rescue 1122, Khalid Abdullah, briefed the meeting on the district’s monsoon preparedness, including emergency response plans, available machinery, rescue equipment, boats, trained personnel and contingency measures for possible flooding.
Following the briefing, Dr. Tufail instructed authorities to complete all precautionary measures without delay and strengthen coordination among Rescue 1122 and other relevant departments.
He said a swift, coordinated and effective response to emergencies would be crucial in minimising potential losses and urged all agencies to remain fully prepared throughout the monsoon season.