Meeting on preventive measures regarding GLAAF (Glacial Lake Outburst Floods) chaired by Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah.
A detailed briefing on the situation of GLAAF in the mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held in the meeting. The meeting was attended by Secretary P&D, Secretary Relief, DG PDMA, Chief Economist P&D. Deputy Commissioners of Upper and Lower Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat, Upper Kohistan districts participated in the meeting through video link.
Upper Chitral is included in the high-risk area. Briefing
Preventive measures should be ensured in the areas of Utrur, Mittaltan, Kalam in Swat, Madkalasht, Arkari in Lower Chitral, Kumrat in Upper Dir, Kandiya in Upper Kohistan, where there is a risk. Chief Secretary
All districts facing the potential threat of GLAAF should submit a daily status report to the Chief Secretary’s Office. Chief Secretary
The administration should remain alert due to the lack of response time in the Gulf event and complete their preparations. Chief Secretary
The local population should be kept informed of the situation. Chief Secretary
Special attention should be paid to the early warning system to protect public life and property from Gulf. Chief Secretary
The Planning Department, Forest Department, Environmental Protection Agency, PDMA, On-Farm Water Management, Soil and Water Conservation Department should maintain mutual communication. Chief Secretary
The Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has directed the district administration to monitor sensitive places, ensure timely warning and advance evacuation in emergencies.
The Chief Secretary has directed that evacuation places in potentially affected areas be prepared, emergency equipment and rescue services should also be on alert.
Safety measures have been taken along the rivers in Kumrat Upper Dir, Utror Swat. Briefing
All institutions related to Gulf in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are working in close coordination. Briefing
Security arrangements have been made by the NDMA in light of the alert. Briefing
Security arrangements have been made to protect the population in the low-lying areas of the high-risk Gulf. DG PDMA
Watchers are monitoring the situation in these areas and are in touch with the local population and mosques. DG PDMA
Centers have been set up with the help of the district administration in case of any emergency. DG PDMA
