Countrywide rain spell expected from next week

While rain spell may start in different parts of the country from next week, there is no sign of large scale floods; however, the possibility of low and medium scale flood cannot be ruled out.
This was revealed in a meeting of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) held with Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in the chair, here on Wednesday. The meeting accorded approval to change the name of the Cabinet Committee on Flood as the Cabinet Committee on Disaster.
It was informed during the meeting that water flow in rivers is being monitored daily and early flood warning system is fully effective. The provision of timely information is being ensured through different software. Similarly, different types of media platforms, including social media, are also being used for providing updated information about the water situation in rivers. The flow of water in Sindh River is, so far, as usual.
The CM directed to ensure complete arrangements for combating the possible threat of flood due to rains and snow-falling.
"There is no room for any leniency in this regard."
He directed to ensure effective safety arrangements in the areas adjacent to Sindh River and other riverside areas. Timely information should be provided to the local administration and provincial departments and other relief agencies must maintain close liaison while the government will provide required resources to the PDMA, he added.
Provincial ministers, spokesman to CM, SMU Head Fazeel Asif, chief secretary, chairman P&D and others attended the meeting.
Moreover, in another meeting, the CM Sardar Usman Buzdar gave in principle approval to increase allowances of Punjab Police. The final approval will be given by the Punjab cabinet.
Addressing the meeting, the CM said, "We appreciate the sacrifices and efforts made by the police against crimes and terrorism and now it will have to show improved performance. The past is over and the previous behaviour is unacceptable in the new Pakistan because every citizen is worthy of respect and honour."