Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting here today which reviewed in detail protective arrangements in view of rains and possible floods. Cabinet Committee on Flood presented a report with regard to visit to different sites while DG PDMA gave a detailed briefing regarding protective arrangements.
Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that all concerned institutions should remain fully alert in view of rains and possible flood situation. He said that Cabinet Committee on Flood should ensure implementation of decisions and measures in this regard. He said that no negligence or laxity will be tolerated with regard to protective arrangements. He said that concerned institutions and district administration will have to show efficiency in dealing with any situation. He said that concerned ministers and secretaries should remain in the areas of possible floods instead of sitting in Lahore. The Chief Minister directed that DCOs of all districts should check the machinery and send him a report immediately. He said that federal and provincial departments should perform their responsibilities with mutual coordination and lack of coordination between different departments will not be tolerated. The Chief Minister directed that a watchful eye should be maintained on the situation on daily basis and all possible protective measures should be adopted. He said that implementation of the emergency plan evolved with regard to monsoon and possible floods should be ensured. He said that there should be abundant stock of medicines and other necessary items. He said that the flow of water in rivers should be continuously monitored. Provincial Minister Col.(R) Shuja Khanzada said that arrangements have been finalized to cope with any untoward situation. He said that protective bunds and spurs are in satisfactory condition. Provincial Ministers Rana Sanaullah, Col.(R) Shuja Khanzada, Bilal Yasin, Dr. Farrukh Javed, Mian Yawar Zaman, Ch. Muhammad Shafiq, Advisor Khawaja Salman Rafiq, Chief Secretary, SMBR, concerned secretaries and senior officers were present on the occasion.
