Hyderabad: On the directives of deputy commissioner Hyderabad Zain-ul-Abideen Memon, a meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) was held under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner-I Gada Hussain Soomro and Additional Deputy Commissioner-II Mehwish Buriro to review preparedness for the 2026 monsoon season.
The meeting reviewed the preparedness of relevant departments, coordination, drainage arrangements, safety measures and contingency plans to effectively deal with expected rainfall and any emergency situation during the monsoon.
According to a handout issued here on Wednesday, officials from WASA, HESCO, the health department, sindh building control authority, irrigation, SIDA, HMC, town municipal corporations and other relevant departments attended the meeting.
Addressing the participants, Additional Deputy Commissioner-I Gada Hussain Soomro directed all departments to complete their preparations in view of the forecast of rainfall on July 26 and 27 and work under a coordinated strategy to respond effectively to any emergency.
During the meeting, officials informed that cleaning of major rain-water drains including Wadhu Wah had been completed, while desilting work at Churi Bazaar and other locations was progressing rapidly.
WASA officials said drainage lines in different areas of Qasimabad were being cleaned through machinery, while the Fasadi Wah pumping station was fully operational.
The meeting also reviewed the strengthening of protective embankments, drainage arrangements in railway colony, medical emergency preparedness, HESCO’s priority power supply to pumping stations, contingency plans for dilapidated buildings, cattle colony and new cattle colony, the availability of registered NGO volunteers and the immediate removal of hazardous billboards across the city.
Soomro directed all departments to complete their assigned responsibilities well before the expected rains, ensure full implementation of the monsoon emergency plan, immediately submit lists of registered NGO volunteers and complete the clearance of billboards and other safety measures without delay.
He also directed that another review meeting be held before the expected rainfall to reassess preparedness and ensure an effective response to any possible emergency.