ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) keeping in view the Federal Flood Commission forecastr of flooding expected in the upper areas of Kabul River due to heavy rains alerted r
elevant agencies and the public to take precautionary measures.
According to the NDM
A spokesperso
n, the areas of Nowshera and Charsadda may be affected due to the flood situation during April 27-30 whereas the NDMA directed all concerned agencies including PDMA to be on alert to deal with any emergency.
It advised identifying potential risk areas to r
elevant institutions and directed them to take necessary measures promptly.
The r
elevant institutions should ensure the timely availability of necessary machinery and equipment in flood-prone areas and issue guidelines for public awareness measures in potential flood-prone areas, avoid crossing streams when the current is high, it said.
The residents of areas connected to the river should contact the local administration whereas local people should be aware of weather conditions and remain careful of flooding in low-lying streams.