14th ERC Meeting Steps Up National Monsoon Preparedness
UrduPoint
Published August 18, 2026 | 10:30 PM
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 18th Aug, 2026) The Emergency Response Committee (ERC) on Tuesday reviewed national preparedness for the ongoing monsoon spell, focusing on weather forecasts, river flows, vulnerable areas and emergency response measures.
Key Points:
- The 14th ERC meeting was held at the National Emergencies Operations Centre (NEOC) in Islamabad on the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal.
- Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Musadik Malik, and Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, attended.
- NDMA Chairman, Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, representatives of provincial disaster management authorities, Pakistan Meteorological Department, and senior officials were also present.
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) briefed the meeting on:
- Current monsoon situation
- Hydrological conditions
- Weather outlook
- Preparedness measures
- Emergency response arrangements
NEOC shared updates on:
- Latest weather forecasts
- River flows
- Vulnerable locations
- Possible impacts of the continuing monsoon spell
Provincial authorities provided updates on:
- Rescue resources
- Emergency stocks
- Evacuation plans
- Coordination with district administrations
Discussion Points:
- Need for close coordination and timely implementation of preparedness and response measures
- Proactive action at the district level to reduce risks and protect vulnerable communities
- Maintaining communication, issuing timely early warnings, and pre-positioning relief and rescue resources in high-risk districts.
Chair’s Direction:
The chair directed relevant departments and response agencies to ensure close coordination and timely action.
