Bhakkar: The district administration held a mock emergency exercise to assess preparedness for possible flooding and the ongoing heatwave, the official sources said on Friday.
The fourth mock exercise was organised at the Assistant Commissioner’s Office on the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Ahsan Ali Jamali to evaluate the readiness of government departments, available resources and emergency response arrangements.
The officials from various departments briefed the participants on contingency plans, emergency equipment and safety measures designed to respond to potential flood-related incidents and extreme heat.
Deputy Commissioner Jamali said the district administration was committed to protecting the lives and property of residents under all circumstances.
He added that the flood situation in Bhakkar remained satisfactory, but the authorities were maintaining close coordination with all relevant agencies and had completed the necessary preparations to deal with any emergency.