Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement, Aqibullah Khan Sunday said that launch of Digital Disaster Compensation Management System (DDCM) aimed to provide timely relief to victims of natural disasters, ensure transparency in distribution of compensation.
In a statement, he said that provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued Monsoon Contingency Plan 2026 to deal with potential natural disasters during monsoon and summer seasons.
The objective of this plan was to ensure timely preparation, effective response, protection of life and property, and coordinated action among all relevant institutions.
In line with forecasts from Meteorological Department, all concerned institutions have been alerted in advance, and instructions have been issued to deal with any emergency situation timely, Minister said.
He also stressed importance of ensuring implementation of defined SOPs and directed district administrations to keep emergency control rooms fully functional, maintain continuous monitoring of vulnerable areas, and ensure seamless communication and coordination among all departments.