KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has stressed the need for collective preparedness, public awareness and responsible action to minimise the impact of natural disasters, saying that effective coordination among rescue agencies, government institutions and communities is essential to saving lives.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In his message on the occasion of World Tsunami Awareness Day, the chief minister said Sindh was among the regions most vulnerable to natural disasters and had experienced devastating consequences during the catastrophic floods of 2010.
He said the people of Sindh had endured immense hardships during the floods, which caused widespread destruction and devastation across the province.
Murad Ali Shah said the provincial government had since taken emergency and preventive measures to protect communities from future disasters and reduce the difficulties faced by vulnerable populations.
He highlighted that the government was implementing what he described as the world’s largest housing programme for flood-affected families to provide them with safer and more secure homes.
The chief minister said protective embankments and flood barriers had been strengthened to safeguard coastal communities, while evacuation routes had also been developed to facilitate the safe movement of people during emergencies.
He added that the provincial government was continuously promoting public awareness and training initiatives to improve community preparedness for natural disasters.
Murad Ali Shah said the government was also working to strengthen the institutional capacity of relevant departments and disaster management agencies to ensure a more effective response during emergencies.
Emphasising the importance of coordination, he observed that stronger communication and cooperation among rescue services, administrative authorities and the public could significantly reduce losses during natural disasters.
The chief minister called for a collective and responsible approach towards disaster preparedness, stressing that public awareness, timely response and institutional readiness were essential to protecting lives and property.
