ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister (CM) Gilgit Baltistan, Advocate Amjad Hussain visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday to review the country’s monsoon preparedness and emergency response mechanisms at the National Emergencies Operations Centre, as authorities intensify efforts to mitigate disaster risks and safeguard vulnerable communities during the ongoing monsoon season.
He was received by Chairman NDMA, Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, who briefed him on the NEOC’s operational capabilities, including its advanced early warning systems, real time hazard monitoring, weather forecasting, risk assessment and coordination mechanisms for disaster preparedness and emergency response.
The Chief Minister was also apprised of the NEOC’s role in monitoring monsoon related hazards across the country, particularly in Gilgit Baltistan, including flash floods, landslides, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods and riverine flooding.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed the prevailing monsoon situation and preparedness measures in Gilgit Baltistan and underscored the importance of timely information sharing and close coordination between federal and provincial institutions to minimise disaster risks and ensure an effective emergency response.
Chief Minister, Amjad Hussain appreciated the technological capabilities and professional preparedness of the NEOC and reaffirmed the Gilgit Baltistan government’s commitment to further strengthening coordination with NDMA for effective disaster risk management and enhanced resilience.
The visit reflected the shared resolve of the federal and Gilgit Baltistan governments to bolster institutional preparedness and build resilience against climate induced disasters during the monsoon season.