Minister orders immediate rain response
The Punjab Minister for Communication and Works has ordered field teams to remain on high alert during the monsoon season to manage rain-related emergencies. The directive emphasizes public safety, traffic management, and the immediate drainage of flood-prone areas.
Why it matters
Proactive disaster management and infrastructure maintenance are vital for minimizing the impact of extreme weather events on public safety.
LAHORE - Punjab Minister for Communication and Works (C&W) Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth has directed all field formations of the C&W Department to remain on high alert during the ongoing monsoon season and ensure comprehensive measures for public safety, smooth traffic flow and an effective response to rain-related emergencies across the province. Chairing a review meeting at the C&W Department, here on Tuesday, the minister instructed officers to remain in the field, closely monitor the rain situation in their respective districts and respond promptly to emergencies caused by heavy rainfall. The meeting was attended by C&W Secretary Raja Jahangir Anwar, Special Secretary, Additional Secretaries, Chief Engineers and field officers from across Punjab via video link. The minister directed Executive Engineers and field staff to discharge their responsibilities with dedication to minimise inconvenience to the public.
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