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Updates on Relief Activities - 13 August 2022
In response to continuous rains witnessed by Karachi and other parts of Sindh province, de watering activities continued by PDMA teams at different most critical locations to provide quick relief to the people. Advisor to Cheif Minister on Relief and Rehabilitation Haji Rasool Bux Chandio directed PDMA team to be vigilant regarding any emergency created in the aftermath of rains and perform relief activities on a priority bases where needed. It is further informed that till to date about 20 thousand shelters 50 thousand mosquito nets and over 9000 food packs besides other essential relief items have been given to the District administrations to cater for most critical needs of the affected families.
Updates on Relief Activities - 12 August 2022
PDMA team along with trained operators executed the dewatering activities at different most critical locations to provide quick relief to the people of Karachi after heavy rainfall on late night of 12 August. Moreover, in last 24 hours, PDMA Sindh has further deployed 10 Truck mounted heavy-duty pumps in different districts of Karachi such as two each in Malir, Korangi, Central, East and West. PDMA Director General Salman Shah also visited different sites of Karachi to monitor progress of dewatering activities. In addition to already provided relief in last 24 hours, total 250 tents and 200 Ration bags have been provided to Jamshoro district, 2000 Mosquito nets have been provided to Umerkot and 500 Ration bags have been delivered in Dadu District. It is further informed that Heavy rain spell to be continue in Sindh province until 14 August 2022 with occasional gaps.
Updates on Relief provided - 11 August 2022
After heavy rainfall in Karachi, PDMA team along with trained operators executed the de watering activities at different most critical locations to provide quick relief to the people of Karachi. Moreover, in last 24 hours, PDMA Sindh has further deployed 36 Truck mounted heavy-duty pump in Karachi (34), and one each in Thatta and Badin. In addition to already provided relief 1000 Mosquito nets, 1000 folding beds and 1000 Tarpaulin sheets have been provided to Tando Mohammad Khan district. In last 24 hours there are total 365 people stayed in Relief camp of Noshero Feroz, which includes 87 males, 117 women and 161 children. It is further informed that Heavy rain spell to be continue in Sindh province until 14 August 2022.
Updates on Relief provided - 10 August 2022
PDMA Sindh has successfully implemented the relief activities during Muharram processions in different districts of Karachi, Hyderabad and other major cities of province. In addition to already provided relief 500 more tents have been provided to Tando Mohammad Khan district. Moreover in last 24 hours, PDMA Sindh has further deployed 5 Truck mounted heavy-duty pump in Hyderabad 3 in sukkar and 1 each in Thatta and Badin. As predicted earlier heavy showers witnessed in Karachi and other parts of province on 10 August and intensity of this spell to be continue until 14 August 2022. To handle the current situation, there are total 36 heavy duty dewatering pumps deployed at different most critical locations of Karachi alongwith trained operators to facilitate the district administration and provide quick relief to the people of Karachi.
Updates on Relief provided - 09 August 2022
In last 24 hours PDMA Sindh has distributed total 12 De watering pumps in different districts of Hyderabad (3), South (7), and Jamshoro (2) for removal of stagnant water. PDMA relief activities also continues in different districts of Karachi, Hyderabad and other major cities during Moharram processions. Additionally PDMA Sindh has provided 1000 tents in TMK and 100 tents and 200 Mosquito nets in Jacobabad to support relief work of rain and flood affected people. It is further informed that rainfall intensity will likely to increase from 10th August to 14th August throughout the province. In last 24 hours there are total 269 people stayed in Relief camp of Noshero Feroz, which includes 70 males, 100 women and 99 children.
Updates on Relief Activities - 08 August 2022
PDMA relief activities continues in different districts of Karachi, Hyderabad and other major cities during Moharram processions.
Updates on Relief provided - 07 August 2022
PDMA Sindh has provided one hundred (100) Tents and two hundred (200) Mosquito nets to district Jacobabad in order to support relief work.
PDMA Sindh has provided one thousand (1000) Mosquito nets to Tando Muhammad Khan in order to support relief work.
Updates on Relief provided - 07 August 2022
PDMA Sindh has deployed eleven (11) Truck Mounted Heavy Duty Pumps in district South specially on MA Jinnah road to facilitate 9 and 10 Muharram processions and one (1) each in 6 districts of Malir, Korangi, East, Keamari, Central and West to support in removal of stagnant water of rain.
Updates on Relief Activities - 02 August 2022
On the directions of Hon PM, Committee constituted for Sindh Province, comprising Ms Sherry Rehman Federal Minister for Climate Change, Syed Amin Ul Haq Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, and Mr. Kesso Mal Kheel Das Kohistani, MNA, accompanied by DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah visited the flooded areas of District Thatta and Badin. The delegation took arial view of the area for assessing the damages. The delegation was also briefed by the respective DCs of districts during their field visits. They also interacted with the public and their elected representatives for immediate relief requirements. The Committee discussed short and long terms solutions with local political leaders, administration and general public for finding out solutions to reduce the impact of climate induced disasters in future.
Updates on Relief provided (Baluchistan) - 30 July 2022
To help the flood affected people of Uthal, Balochistan, an extra 100 tents from PDMA Sindh have been handed over to Pakistan Navy , in addition to 500 tents, already provided, on the directives of Chief Minister Sindh.
Relief Activities Karachi- 29 July 2022
PDMA Sindh’s nine (09) truck-mounted dewatering machines/pumps are now in use at various sites to support KW&SB for removal of overflowing sewerage water.
Updates on Losses and Damages - 29 July 2022
In current monsoon season heavy rains caused destruction of over 408 kilometer road infrastructure, 5 bridges, 6 shops, 1 hotel and 1 masjid buildings have been damaged in Sindh so far, 193,136 acres of crop area damaged and 383 animals died during current monsoon season, 2849 houses fully damaged and 15794 houses are partially damaged in Sindh, detailed survey underway, 96 precious lives have been lost during this monsoon season besides 60 injured ,45743 households of Thatta, Sh. Benazirabad, Naushahro Feroze, Sukkur, Dadu, Sanghar and Korangi districts are among affectees and 14 people still displaced, 61 Truck Mounted and 61 Ground Standing Dewatering Pumps of PDMA are engaged in clearing of stagnant rain water in various urban areas of Sindh, 8580 tents, 21475 mosquito nets, 20 OBM Boats, 50 Life Jackets, 710 Kitchen Sets, 160 Tarpaulin sheets, 4880 Jerrycans, 110 Water Coolers, 820 Folding Beds, 820 Pillows, 720 Beds Sheets, 45 Daigs of Cooked Food and 300 Ration Bags etc. is part of relief supplied during this monsoon , 500 Tents were delivered to flood affectees of Balochistan on the directives of Honourable Chief Minister Sindh.
Updates on Relief Activities (Karachi) - 27 July 2022
Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Relief and Rehabilitation alongwith Salman Shah, Director General PDMA visited various areas of Karachi including Korangi, Tower, Sindh Assembly Road and Shaheen Complex and monitored the dewatering of stagnant water.
Updates on Relief Activities (Karachi) - 27 July 2022
Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Relief and Rehabilitation alongwith Salman Shah, Director General PDMA inspected cleaning of Submarine Underpass which has been cleared and is open for traffic. He appreciated the efforts of PDMA team for working day and night to get the water pumped out and making the underpass functional.
Updates on Relief Activities (Karachi) - 25 July 2022
Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Relief and Rehabilitation visited the flooded areas in the Metropolitan City and supervised the on going relief operations by PDMA Sindh. The Advisor to CM also visited the underpasses in Distt South Karachi, where he was briefed by DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah that KPT Underpass has been opened for traffic and the dewatering at Submarine Underpass would be completed soon.
During his visit to urban flood affected areas he said that all available resources would be utilized for Relief and Rehabilitation of affected people of the Province.
Updates on Relief Activities (Karachi) - 19 July 2022
وزیر اعلی سندھ کے مشیر خاص برائے محکمہ بحالیات حاجی رسول بخش چانڈیو اور سیکریٹری برائے محکمہ بحالیات آصف علی میمن نے ڈائرکٹر جنرل پی ڈی ایم اے سید سلمان شاہ اور پی ڈی ایم اے کے دیگر افسران کے ساتھ مون سون کی حالیہ بارشوں کے سبب پیدا ہونے والی صورتحال کے متعلق میٹنگ کی۔ اس موقع پر ڈی جی پی ڈی ایم اے سندھ کی جانب سے مون سون کی حالیہ صورتحال سے نمٹنے کے لیے پی ڈی ایم اے سندھ کے کیے گئے اقدامات کے متعلق بریفنگ دی گئی اور بارشوں سے متاثرہ افراد کو پی ڈی ایم اے سندھ کی جانب سے فراہم کیے گئے امدادی سامان (جس میں پانی نکالنے کے لیے ڈی واٹرنگ مشینری، سیلاب سے بے گھر ہونے والے افراد کے لیے خیمیں اور مچھر دانیاں وغیرہ شامل ہیں) کی تفصیلات سے بھی آگاہ کیا گیا۔ اس کے علاوہ مون سون کے اگلے سپیل سے نمٹنے کے لیے مزید اقدامات بھی زیر غور لائے گئے ۔
Updates on Relief Activities (Karachi) - 01 July 2022
Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Advisor to CM Sindh for Relief and Rehabilitation presided a meeting on preparedness of Monsoon at Headquarter PDMA Sindh, Rehabilitation Deptt: Govt: of Sindh. The Secretary to Government of Sindh, Rehabilitation Department, Mr. Asif Ali Memon briefed the Advisor about the contingent measures taken for forecasted heavy rainfall in Karachi as well as other parts of Sindh Province.
Updates on Relief Activities (Karachi Division, Hyderabad, Badin and Sujawal) - 01 July 2022
Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Advisor to CM Sindh for
Relief & Rehabilitation & Mr. Asif Ali Memon, Secretary to
Government of Sindh, Rehabilitation Department, holding charge of DG
PDMA Sindh to provide truck mounted dewatering pump machines to all
seven DDMAs of Karachi Division, Hyderabad, Badin and Sujawal as
follows:
15 to Karachi Division (all Seven DDMAs),
Three to DDMA Hyderabad,
One each DDMA Badin and Sujawal.
The Advisor emphasized the officers of PDMA Sindh to remain alert during
forecasting period and he also directed to cancel all sorts of leaves
& holidays of officers PDMA, Rehabilitation Department.
Launching Ceremony of Sindh Emergency Service Rescue 1122 - 31 May 2022
Launching Ceremony of Sindh Emergency Service Rescue 1122 and handing / taking over of 1st batch of fully equipped Ambulances held on 31-05-2022.
- 18 May 2022
A meeting to review preparedness for the prevailing heat wave situation across the Province and frequent fire incidents was held in PDMA Sindh Headquarters on 18 May, 2022. The meeting was chaired by Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Advisor to CM Sindh for Relief and Rehabilitation and attended by Mr. Asif Ali Memon, Secretary to Government of Sindh, Rehabilitation Department, Syed Salman Shah, Director General, PDMA Sindh, Mr. Ghulam Asghar Kanasro, Project Director, Sindh Resilience Project, and Dr. Khanza Sameer Director, MDEHS. The administrative and financial issues, review on progress of Rescue 1122 and Mobile health units were also discussed during the meeting.
The Advisor to CM Sindh directed to take all necessary measures to reduce the impacts of heatwave. He further directed to complete the handing over process of ambulances to Health Department by 30th May, 2022. He also directed MD, Mobile Health Units to ensure early completion of the remaining units and focus on delivery of health services at the doorstep. The advisor at the end emphasised about the purchase of PDMA Sindh Headquarters building during current financial year as approved by the World Bank so that installation of all new systems being procured for Disaster Management Information System and Command and Control Room of Rescue 1122 be carried out in its own premises.
- 01 May 2022
پی ڈی ایم اے سندھ نے مورخہ 29 اپریل 2022 کو پاکستان میٹرولوجیکل ڈیپارٹمنٹ کی وارننگ کے تحت مورخہ 29-04-2022 کو ہیٹ ویو الرٹ جاری کیا ہے کہ سندھ میں شدید گرمی کی لہر کی صورتحال یکم سے 2 مئی, 2022 تک برقرار رہے گی۔ اس کے لیے، PDMA سندھ نے FGRF (INGO)، محکمہ صحت اور DDMAs کے تعاون سے یکم اور 2 مئی 2022 کو (صبح 8:00 بجے شام 5:00 بجے سے) ہیٹ اسٹروک سٹیبلائزیشن کیمپس کا مختلف مقامات پر اشتراک کیا ہے۔
- 27 April 2022
پراونشل ڈیزاسٹر مینجمنٹ اتھارٹی سندھ نے پاکستان ریڈ کریسنٹ سوسائٹی کے تعاون سے ہیٹ و یو سے متعلق ہنگامی صورتحال پر ایک تربیتی سیشن کا اہتمام کی تمام شرکاء نے سرگرمی میں حصہ لیا. سرگرمی میں ہیٹ و یو سے متعلق تمام ہنگامی صورتحال جیسے کہ ہیٹ اسٹروک، پانی کی کمی، بے ہوشی، اور ایمبولینس یا ہیٹ اسٹروک والی گاڑی میں کسی شخص کو منتقل کرنے کا طریقہ شامل کیا گیا.
- 27 April 2022
On the directives of Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Relief and Rehabilitation, the relief items including tents, tarpuline, mosquito nets, jerry can, bed sheets, pillows and kitchen sets have been dispatched to the fire prone districts of the Province, i.e. Khairpur Mir’s, Sanghar, Sujawal, Matiari for distribution among affected families, as an immediate relief in case of fire occurrence.
- 25 April 2022
PDMA Sindh and PRCS co-organized training on heat emergencies for the Karachi traffic police officials today i.e. 25th April, 2022 at PRCS Training Institute Clifton Karachi.
- 23 April 2022
On April 21 2022 numerous fire incidents occurred in various villages of district Tando Muhammad Khan resulting loss of properties . On the directives of Haji Rasool Bux Chandio Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Relief and Rehabilitation, DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah has despatched relief material, 82 tents, 328 mosquito nets, 150 folding beds and 200 pillows for distribution amongst affected families.
- 19 April 2022
On April 18 2022 at evening hours, an accidental fire broke out in various villages of district Dadu resulting loss of Lives of humans, livestock and properties .On the directives of Haji Rasool Bux Chandio Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Rehabilitation & Relief Dept, DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah has despatched relief material for distribution to affected families.
- 18 April 2022
PDMA Sindh in collaboration with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), has begun a series of heat-related emergency training sessions for officials from the line departments as well as representatives of civil society. The training sessions are planned to be held from April 18, 2022, to April 29, 2022, at the Red Crescent Training Institute, Clifton Karachi.
- 16 January 2022
WFP Pakistan has disbursed cash of Rs 203.6 Million to 4,556 households under the project titled “Livelihoods Recovery Assistance to People Affected by Floods and Other Shocks in Sanghar and Mirpurkhas Sindh” with technical guidelines of PDMA Sindh and other government line departments and Cooperating Partners International NGOs SIF and HANDS. The conditional cash assistance was provided for the purpose to improve access to food for the most vulnerable and food-insecure people, Rehabilitation of damaged and lost infrastructure and boosted access to livelihood.
Herewith, lessons learnt workshop was held in Karachi on 22 Mar 2022 to discuss the issues, challenges and best practices in the project implementation in Sanghar & Mirpurkhas, attended by senior govt functionaries and senior management of WFP Pakistan and Cooperating Partners.
- 16 January 2022
The Chief Minister Sindh directed PDMA to send relief supplies to earthquake affected districts Skardu and Astore of Gilgit-Baltistan. A convoy of six trucks carrying tents, woolen mattresses, blankets and family food hampers has been sent under the supervision of Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Rehabilitation & Relief.
The Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Rehabilitation & Relief Haji Rasool Bux Chandio has directed DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah to remain in close coordination with Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority.
- 08 January 2022
PDMA Sindh on the directions of honorable Chief Minister Sindh has provided assistance to the rain affected people of Balochistan. PDMA Sindh dispatched 5000 Tents, 10000 Blankets, 3000 sweater, 4740 Stoves and 4700 First Aid kits. Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Relief and Rehabilitation Haji Rasool Bux Chandio supervised entire relief operations for timely delivery to Balochistan.
- 03 January 2022
PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa delegation led by Director General Mr. Sharif Hussain visited the Headquarter of PDMA Sindh. Director General PDMA Sindh, Syed Salman Shah briefed the delegation about present endeavors of PDMA and discussed the way forward to combat any kind of disaster. Both were agreed that such discussions shall also be done in future and gain advantage from each other’s experience.
- 01 December 2021
Protection Working Group & GBV group meeting held on 1st Dec 2021 under the chairmanship of Syed Salman Shah Director General PDMA Sindh attended by Director Social Welfare Deptt., Director Women Development Deptt. and Representatives Of UNFPA & Unicef.
- 01 December 2021
The Director (Operations) Syed Shujaat Hussain alongwith Team Leader of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), KMC, attended the International Earthquake Response Simulation Exercise (IERR) arranged by International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG), a global network of more than 90 countries and organization in 1991, under the umbrella of United Nations, during 24-26 November 2011. The World Class Emergency Services Academy and the First United Nations INSARAG Certified Team in South Asia has hosted SIMEX CHINA 2021 at Emergency Services Academy Lahore Pakistan. The Emergency Services Academy which is imparting training to emergency personnel from all provinces of Pakistan.
- 24 November 2021
A training session on Web-Based System for Coordination, Progress Sharing, Monitoring and Mapping of Activities of PDMA Sindh & DDMAs attended by Officers / Officials of PDMA, Provincial Head UNWFP and representatives of DDMAs. Mr. Maqsood Hussain Soomro A.D Operations welcomed participants on behalf of Syed Salman Shah Director General PDMA Sindh.
- 21 November 2021
Administrator Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Mr Murtuza Wahab, distributed Tents and Blanckets, provided by PDMA Sindh, to the affectees of fire incident took place under Teen Hatti Bridge, Sub Division Liaquatabad, District Central, Karachi.
- 17 November 2021
The 16th Board meeting of Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh was held under the chairmanship of Haji Rasool Bux Chandio Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Rehabilitation & Relief Department at PDMA Head Office Karachi.Senior Member Board of Revenue, Mr. Shamsuddin Soomro, Secretary to Government of Sindh Rehabilitation Department Mr. Akhtar Inayat Bhurgari , Director General PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah and representatives of Health Department, Irrigation Department and Auqaf Department also attended the meeting.
-29 October 2021
On the directives of Honorable Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority Sindh handed over the Tents, blankets and quilts for the affectees of the earthquake of Harnai to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority Balochistan.
-08 October 2021
National Resilience Day was observed by PDMA Sindh today at Marriott Hotel Karachi .This day is being observed on 8th of October every year in commemoration of Earthquake 2005 victims .Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Rehabilitation & Relief Department Haji Rasool Bux Chandio was Chief Guest at the gathering. The Secretary to Government of Sindh, Rehabilitation Department Mr Akhtar Inayat Bhurgary, Director General PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah alongwith other officers of PDMA Sindh, Mr Ameer Haider Leghari, Director Pakistan Metrological Department and representatives of different UN agencies and NGOs were also present. In the end Dua/prayers was offered for martyrs.
-03 October 2021
The Director (Operations) Provincial Disaster Management Authority Sindh, Syed Shujaat Hussain alongwith Mr. Nadeem Haider, Regional Election Commissioner and Chairman Almohsin Imambargah, monitored Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) of Zaireen (Arabean), who returned from Iraq at Almohsin Imamabargah, situated at Gulberg Sub Division, District Karachi Central, Karachi.
-30 September 2021
PDMA Sindh provided heavy dewatering machines to all 07 Districts of Karachi as well as to Hyderabad District. Moreover 250 plus small dewatering machines have already been provided to all Districts of Sindh. Advisor to CM for Rehabilitation had a detailed meeting at PDMA Office where he directed to take all necessary measure and provide all out support to District Administration. He also directed to ensure functionality of PEOC round the clock and resolve the complaints received at PEOC.
-25 September 2021
Syed Shujaat Hussain Director Operations PDMA Sindh highlighted the importance of working in a coordinated manner for all stakeholders at a training session/workshop on Fire Safety and Building Codes organized by Fire Protection Association of Pakistan in collaboration with Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sindh. Mr Tariq Moeen and Wajahatullah Khan provided technical information on fire protection in Building through informative presentation, videos and checklists. The Workshop was attended by members of Civil Defence, KMC Fire Brigade, KPT, PIA, Forest Department, and KDA. At the end, Kanwar Waseem President FPAP thanked the audience. The distinguished guests distributed the certificates of the course to the participants.
-23 September 2021
Syed Shujaat Hussain, Director (Operations) Provincial Disaster Management Authority Sindh delivered keynote on Provincial Consultation “Tsunami School Safety Guide” under the “Strengthening Tsunami Earthquake Preparedness in Coastal Area of Pakistan” on 23rd September 2021, organized by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
-02 September 2021
A briefing regarding preparation of Provincial Disaster Management Plan for oil pipe line was held with PARCO officers at PDMA head office.
-01 September 2021
On the direction of Director General PDMA Sindh, Syed Salman Shah, the PDMA Sindh is all ready to tackle the challenges of monsoon 2021.
-01 September 2021
The Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Rehabilitation and relief presided over a meeting/briefing at PDMA Sindh regarding preparation of monsoon 2021.
-31 July 2021
On the direction of Director General PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah, items such as standby generator, water cooler, bed, bed sheets, pillow cover, masks, gloves, sanitizers etc handed over to administration of 36 Beded Hospital, for establishment of Isolation Centre at Dumba Goth, Malir.
-17 July 2021
CBDRM Trained registered volunteers reporting in PDMA to perform their duties. The Director Operations Syed Shujaat Hussain, Director Finance Mr. Zahid Hussain Shar and Deputy Director Operations Syed Shayyan Shah are having introduction.
-16 July 2021
Volunteer trained by Provincial Disaster Management Authority Sindh actively engaged in relief activities during monsoon 2021 activities. Director Operations Syed Shujaat Hussain & Director (F&A) Mr. Zahid Hussain Shar also present.
-14 July 2021
On the direction of Director General PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah heavy duty dewatering pumps along with operators handed over to district administration of Karachi Division to remove the accumulated rainy water from the roads.
Three Days Training Session on adaption of protection, prevention and response tools in emergencies and disasters (pandemic, drought, floods) in Sindh- 09 July 2021
The Director General PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah addressing to participants at training/workshop on understanding and adaption of protection, prevention and response tools in emergencies and disasters (pandemic, drought, floods) in Sindh, from 7th to 9th July 2021. He said that PDMA Sindh in collaboration with other partners will operate at the provincial level to provide overall leadership and coordination support with the aim to facilitate oversight for effective and timely multi-sectoral prevention, mitigation and response services to women, adolescents and young girls, including ones with different vulnerabilities in the province, during humanitarian and development settings with a special focus on gender base violation and child protection under the overall protection spectrum. In terms of technical support, UNFPA will provide support in GBV, UNICEF in CP and UNHCR in Protection for refugees and information management support for overall Protection Sector Working Group. Member (Operations) Brig Waseem also attended and brief about the aims and objectives of Training/Workshop. Director (Operations) PDMA Sindh Syed Shujaat Hussain and Mr Maqsood Soomro Assistant Director (Operations) also present on the occasion. In the DG PDMA and Member NDMA distributed certificates to the participants.
Two Days Training Session on Emergency Preparedness and Response-07 July 2021
On the direction of DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah Director (Operations) PDMA Sindh welcome to participants of Two Days Training Session on Emergency Preparedness and Response, held on 6th &7th July 2021 Karachi. Member (Operations) NDMA Brig Waseem, also attended the session and briefed about the purpose of training Session. The objectives of the trainings are as follows; • Train relevant government departments, PDMAs, UNICEF and relevant stakeholders on Emergency Preparedness and Response. • Strengthen national capacity to respond to large scale humanitarian emergencies; • Improve capacity of Government departments and other departments for effective and efficient humanitarian response to meet their primary mandate and sector coordination responsibilities; • Improve interagency and inter-cluster mechanism to support the development of national preparedness and response capacities.
Monitoring cleaning & rehabilitation work of Mehmoodabad Nalla -30 June 2021
On the direction of DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah, Director (Operations) PDMA Sindh Syed Shujaat Hussain, along with Member (DRR) NDMA, Mr. Idress Mehsood, visiting/monitoring cleaning, desilting and rehabilitation work of Mehmoodabad Nalla.
Provincial Consultative Session for Sindh on Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 -29 June 2021
On behalf of Syed Salman Shah, Director General PDMA Sindh, Syed Shujaat Hussain, Director (Operations) PDMA Sindh delivered opening remarks on Provincial Consultative Session for Sindh on Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 organized by NDMA on 29th June 2021. Mr Idress Mehsood, Member (DRR) NDMA also attended and delivered informative presentation to the forum. Mr Zahid Hussain Shar Director (F&A) PDMA Sindh, Mr Maqsood Soomro AD (Ops) PDMA Sindh, representatives of various Deputy Commissioners of Sindh, Planning and Development Board, Information Department and Civil Defense attended the session.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project, distributed CBDRM tool kits amongst trained community volunteers of various Districts of Karachi -27 May 2021
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project, distributed CBDRM tool kits amongst trained community volunteers of various Districts of Karachi. These volunteers have been trained to respond as first responders in disasters and these tool kits shall help them for an effective preliminary rescue operation.
Meeting with UN Agencies -18 May 2021
DG PDMA Sindh Mr. Syed Salman Shah held meeting with UN Agencies today at his office for preparedness of upcoming monsoon season and cyclones. During meeting, discussions were done in detail on the challenges of urban floodings and displacement of affectees, to which UN agencies assured of their cooperation to PDMA Sindh and agreed on mutual working relationship for betterment of public.
PDMA Sindh in collaboration with Al Khidmat foundation has also established camps in Karachi to help public in countering weather spell -15 May 2021
PDMA Sindh in order to combat affects of cyclone in Arabian sea including hot weather spell across the province, has timely issued warnings to District Administrations/DDMAs to adopt preventive measures.Meanwhile PDMA Sindh in collaboration with Al Khidmat foundation has also established camps in Karachi to help public in countering weather spell. PDMA Sindh is utilizing every possible means to facilitate public against cyclone and warm weather.
Meeting at PDMA HQ Karachi to review the preparations for cyclone in Arabian sea -15 May 2021
Minister Rehabilitation Department Sindh Mr. Faraz Dero chaired an important meeting at PDMA HQ Karachi to review the preparations for cyclone in Arabian sea. DG PDMA Sindh Mr. Syed Salman Shah ,representatives of Pakistan Army & Pakistan Navy and officers of PDMA Sindh attended the meeting. Emergency control room at PDMA Sindh HQ Karachi has been activated and staff has been deployed round the clock to monitor the situation, coordinate with Pakistan Meteorological Department and provide immediate assistance of relief items to vulnerable Districts/DDMAs when required.Emergency has been declared at PDMA Sindh and leave of all staff has been ceased.
Weather Alert -11 May 2021
As per Pakistan Meteorological Department, Rain- wind/ dust thunderstorm is expected at Sukkur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Hyderabad, Larkana and Jacobabad on Saturday and Sunday.Weather precautions are advised.Meanwhile PDMA Sindh is continuously monitoring the situation and any development/change in weather shall be conveyed to District Administrations/DDMAs accordingly.
Meeting with the representatives of Deputy Commissioners of Karachi Division at PDMA Head Office Karachi -11 May 2021
Minister Rehabilitation Department Sindh Mr. Faraz Dero chaired an important meeting at PDMA HQ Karachi to review the preparations for cyclone in Arabian sea. DG PDMA Sindh Mr. Syed Salman Shah ,representatives of Pakistan Army & Pakistan Navy and officers of PDMA Sindh attended the meeting. Emergency control room at PDMA Sindh HQ Karachi has been activated and staff has been deployed round the clock to monitor the situation, coordinate with Pakistan Meteorological Department and provide immediate assistance of relief items to vulnerable Districts/DDMAs when required.Emergency has been declared at PDMA Sindh and leave of all staff has been ceased.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project has trained community volunteers to act as first responders -22 April 2021
In order to strengthen communities to act as immediate preliminary responders to disasters, PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project has trained community volunteers to act as first responders. In order to equip trained community volunteers of UCs Kemari & Ittehad town in Karachi, rescue kits were handed over to them by Deputy Commissioner Kemari & Deputy Director(Ops) PDMA Sindh. DC Kemari while addressing the volunteers lauded their courage and intention to volunteer their services for the well being of communities and assured them of full cooperation by DDMAs and PDMA Sindh in combating disasters together.
-20t April 2021
PDMA Sindh through world bank funded Sindh Resilience Project has trained community volunteers of Districts Kemari, Korangi, Karachi(West) and Sujawal to respond as first responders to any disasters.In this regard, rescue kits were handed over to volunteers of CERT( Community Emergency Response Teams) in District Korangi at Karachi today.Deputy Commissioner Korangi while handing over the kits to community volunteers appreciated the efforts of PDMA Sindh and assured the volunteers of complete support by DDMA/District Administration.
PDMA Sindh while continuing on its track to create a disaster resilient environment for people of Sindh, conducted trainings of community volunteers on Community Based Disaster Risk Management at U/Cs Korangi and Landhi in Karachi -26 March 2021
PDMA Sindh while continuing on its track to create a disaster resilient environment for people of Sindh, conducted trainings of community volunteers on Community Based Disaster Risk Management at U/Cs Korangi and Landhi in Karachi. The volunteers were trained on various procedures/techniques to respond to disasters as first responders.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project conducted trainings of DDMAs on Disaster Risk Management at Hyderabad & Jamshoro -26 March 2021
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project conducted trainings of DDMAs on Disaster Risk Management at Hyderabad & Jamshoro. A good number of participants from Revenue Deptt, local govt deptt, civil defence, livestock deptt, social welfare deptt etc participated in the trainings. Such trainings would also continue in other Districts to train Govt officials on DRM.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project conducted 5 day training session of volunteers. Karachi (UC Chakiwara) - 19 March 2021
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project conducted 5 day training session of volunteers from U/C Chakiwara, Karachi for Community Based Disaster Risk Management.
Distribution of ration bags among flood effecties of Hammar Goth U.C Ghaggar District Malir -18 February 2021
On the directions of Syed Salman Shah Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority Sindh Mr.Maqaood Hussain Soomro Assistant Director Operations distributing ration bags among flood effecties of Hammar Goth U.C Ghaggar District Malir, provided by Save the Children in collaboration with NDMA, PDMA Sindh & Hands.
Handing over ceremony of sanitization kits to PDMA Sindh by NDMA -09 February 2021
Handing over ceremony of sanitization kits to PDMA Sindh by NDMA attended by Mr. Idrees Member DRR NDMA and Mr. Zahid Shar Director Operations and Mr. Maqsood Hussain Soomro Assistant Director Operations.
Distributing of Sanitation kit in Memon Goth Malir -09 February 2021
Mr. Idrees Member DRR NDMA Distributing Sanitation kits provided by NDMA to the Mist vulnerable families in Memon Goth Malir Karachi Mr. Maqsood Hussain Soomro represented PDMA Sindh.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA) organized training session on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction. Mirpurkhas -09 February 2021
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) conducted final session of DRR mainstreaming trainings at Mirpurkhas from 1st Feb to 3rd Feb 2021.A hefty number of participants from various line departments including NHA, Revenue, Local Govt, Irrigation, Works & Services etc participated in the concluding session. During these trainings at all Divisional Headquarters of the Province, participants were given lectures and presentations on Disaster Risk Reduction, mainstreaming DRR in development planning and Disaster Management Information System. These trainings would help in inculcation of DRR culture at grass root level and considering disaster risks in development planning.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA) organized training session on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction. Shaheed Benazirabad -27 January 2021
In continuation to Mainstreaming DRR trainings across the Province, a 3 day training session was held at District Shaheed Benazirabad from 25th to 27th Jan 2021. A large number of participants from various line Departments participated in the event. During training, officials were given lectures and presentations on Mainstreaming DRR in development planning and Disaster Management Information System.
PDMA Sindh dispatched relief items for ongoing cold wave. Karachi(Central), Larkana, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar & Tando Muhammad Khan -06 January 2021
PDMA Sindh in order to protect needy people from enormity of cold wave across the province, has dispatched more than 3000 blankets and 1750 woolen mattresses to Districts Karachi(Central), Larkana, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar & Tando Muhammad Khan. These items were handed over to District Administrations for distribution amongst underprivileged.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project is conducting trainings of Government Officials on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction. Hyderabad -06 January 2021
In continuation to Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction trainings for Government officials throughout the Province, the second session of trainings was held at Hyderabad from 4th Jan to 6th Jan 2021. On concluding day, Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad participated in the event and distributed certificates amongst participants.
PDMA Sindh dispatched relief items for ongoing cold wave. Karachi(South), Hyderabad, Sanghar, Khairpur, Kambar, Dadu and Badin -03 January 2021
PDMA Sindh in continuation of relief ops for ongoing cold wave across the province has dispatched more than 5000 blankets and more than 5000 woolen mattresses to various Districts of the Province including Karachi(South), Hyderabad, Sanghar, Khairpur, Kambar, Dadu and Badin.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA) organized training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management. -01 January 2021
PDMA Sindh while continuing its efforts to strengthen communities as first responders, organized a 5 day training session for trainers through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project at district Badin.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project is conducting trainings of Government Officials on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction -30 December 2020
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project is conducting trainings of Government Officials on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction throughout the Province. In this regard, the first session of trainings was held at Karachi from 28th to 30th December 2020.During training, these officias were given lectures on Disaster Risk Reduction, mainstreaming DRR in development planning and Disaster Management Information System.
Meeting on NDMRF with representatives of different departments -22 December 2020
Meeting on NDMRF with representatives of different departments was chaired by Director Operations (Mr. Zahid Hussain Shar) and member Assistant Director ( Mr. Maqsood Hussain Soomro).
Meeting regarding urban flooding and its mitigation measures -08 December 2020
Meeting regarding urban flooding and its mitigation measures chaired by Director Operations Zahid Hussain Sher.
DAC meeting for Audit observations of certification Audit. -03 December 2020
DAC meeting for Audit observations of certification Audit was held on 03 December 2020 under the chairmanship of Secretary Rehabilitation Department Mr Riaz Soomro.
PDMA Sindh 15th Board Meeting -26 November 2020
DAC meeting for Audit observations of certification Audit was held on 03 December 2020 under the chairmanship of Secretary Rehabilitation Department Mr Riaz Soomro.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA) organized training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management -20 November 2020
In continuation to strengthening communities as first responders to disasters, PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component), organized a 5 days training session for training of trainers on Community Based Disaster Risk Management at Karachi. On concluding day of training at Karachi, DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah graced the event as Chief Guest and distributed certificates amongst participants.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA) organized a consultative meeting with line departments on Building Code awareness -13 November 2020
PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA) organized a consultative meeting with line departments on Building Code awareness as a preemptive measure for conceptualization before initiating the trainings on Building Code awareness throughout the Province. A large number of participants from various Cantonment Boards, SBCA, ABAD and PDMA Sindh attended the meeting and presented their ideas/ concepts as a way forward for conducting the trainings.
Mr. Maqsood Soomro Assistant Director PDMA Sindh attended award distribution ceremony to the volunteers of Al-Khidmat -13 November 2020
Mr. Maqsood Soomro Assistant Director PDMA Sindh attended award distribution ceremony to the volunteers of Al-Khidmat on their outstanding services during recent disasters.
Three days training session on Disaster Risk Management was held at Karachi from 26th October to 28th October 2020.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project organized a 3 day training session from 26 to 28 October at Karachi for Senior Government Officers on Disaster Risk Management by Asian Institute of Technology Thailand. A large number of participants from various Departments including Sindh Police, Pakistan Navy, Irrigation Department, Education Deptt, Social Welfare Department, SUPARCO, Coastal Development Authority, Pakistan Met Department & Local Govt Department attended the training session. On concluding day Secretary Rehabilitation Department, Riaz Hussain Soomro attended the event as Chief Guest and distributed certificates amongst participants.
PDMA Sindh organized a consultative meeting of stakeholders on Tsunami Awareness Project at PDMA HQ Karachi -27 October 2020
PDMA Sindh organized a consultative meeting of stakeholders on Tsunami Awareness Project at PDMA HQ Karachi.Representatives of UNDP, Pakistan Met Deptt, NED University & Pakistan Red Crescent Society participated in the meeting and presented ideas and methodology of establishing an effective Tsunami Awareness mechanism.
Two days training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) was held at Kairpur from 22nd October to 23rd October 2020
In the last phase of CBDRM Trainings through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Conponent) for Govt Officials in 6 Districts of the Province, PDMA Sindh organized a 2 day training session from 22nd October to 23rd October 2020 at District Khairpur. On concluding day, Assistant Commissioner Khairpur also participated in the event and delivered certificates amongst participants at the end of session.
Two days training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) was held at Larkana from 19th October to 20th October 2020
Training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) was held at Larkana from 19th October to 20th October 2020. On concluding day,Additional Deputy Commissioner-1 Larkana attended the session and distributed certificates amongst participants. PDMA Sindh is organizing such trainings in 6 Districts of the Province through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) to train Govt Employees on engaging communities as first responders incase of any disasters.
Meeting for need assessment to WFP Cooperating Partners for Two Rounds of Lifesaving Flood Response in Sindh Through Cash based Transfer (CBT) -19 October 2020
Meeting for need assessment to WFP Cooperating Partners for Two Rounds of Lifesaving Flood Response in Sindh Through Cash based Transfer (CBT) modality in committee room PDMA Sindh.
Two days training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) was held at Mithi Tharparkar from 15th October to 16th October 2020.
Training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) was held at Mithi Tharparkar from 15th October to 16th October 2020. On concluding day, Assistant Commissioner Mithi attended the session and distributed certificates amongst participants. PDMA Sindh is organizing such trainings in 6 Districts of the Province through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) to train Govt Employees on engaging communities as first responders incase of any disasters.
Two days training on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) session was held at District Badin from 12th October to 13th October 2020
In continuation to CBDRM trainings for Government officials in six Districts of the Province by PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded, Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component). A 2 day training session was held at District Badin from 12th October to 13th October 2020. On concluding day, Deputy Commissioner Badin, Dr Hafeez Siyal participated in the event and distributed certificates amongst participants.
CBDRM trainings for govt officials in six Districts of the Province by PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded, Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) - 09 October 2020
In continuation of CBDRM trainings for govt officials in six Districts of the Province by PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded, Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component). A 2 days training was held at District Sujawal. On concluding day, Deputy Commissioner Sujawal, Muhammad Ismail Memon participated in the event and distributed certificates amongst participants.
NATIONAL RESILIENCE DAY - 08 October 2020
PDMA Sindh observed National Resilience Day today at A.K Khan park, Sea View, Karachi.This day is being observed on 8th of Oct every year in commemoration of Earthquake 2005 victims.Secretary Rehabilitation Department Mr. Riaz Hussain Soomro was Chief Guest at the gathering. The participants of the event observed candle light vigil and 2 minutes of silence to pay homage/show respect to the victims of past disasters while practical demos of rescue & shake out drills were given by Aga Khan foundation. Chief Guest along with other guests also visited various stalls by different NGOs and took keen interest in rescue equipment and print materials on display. In the end, a walk was held joined by a large number of people present at the gathering.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) organized 1st Consultative meeting of stakeholders/line departments -08 October 2020
PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) organized 1st Consultative meeting of stakeholders/line departments for DRR(Disaster Risk Reduction) mainstreaming in Development Planning. A large number of officers from various line deptts including P&D Deptt,Edu Deptt,Works & Services Deptt,Forest Deptt,Cooperation Deptt, NHA, Transport Deptt attended the meeting. During meeting matters related to importance of DRR in development planning were discussed in detail.
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) is organizing trainings on Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) model -06 October 2020
PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) is organizing trainings on Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) model in six Districts of the Province for officials of Government Departments.
Rehearsal drill for radiological emergency assembly of KEREC committee -06 October 2020
Rehearsal drill for radiological emergency assembly of KEREC committee at PDMA Head Office Karachi.
The DAC meetings for proposed draft Paras (PDP) of the financial year 2019-20l -5 & 6 October 2020
The DAC meetings for proposed draft Paras (PDP) of the financial year 2019-20 were held in the PDMA head office Karachi at 11 am dated on 5th and 6th october in the chairmanship of Secretary Rehabilitation Department Mr Riaz Soomro.
Mr. Michel Saad, Deputy Head of Regional office for Asia & Pacific UNOCHA called on DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah at his office -30 September 2020
Mr. Michel Saad, Deputy Head of Regional office for Asia & Pacific UNOCHA called on DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah at his office . During meeting matters related to recent torrential rains and plans for intervention by UN for Rain affected were discussed.
8th October 2020 "NATIONAL RESILIENCE DAY" -29 September 2020
Pakistan has witnessed a massive earthquake on 8th October 2005. In order to commemorate that massive disaster, Government of Pakistan notified 8th October as “National Resilience Day” throughout Country. The 15th anniversary of martyrs of deadly earthquake of October 8, 2005 is being observed across Pakistan including Sindh and as per past practises The PDMA Sindh will also participate in this on Thursday at CBC Park Seaview to pray for Victims and express solidarity with their families.
PDMA Sindh over the weekend has dispatched 4900 mosquito nets, 440 tents & 500 livestock mosquito nets to Tharparkar, 1500 tents & 6000 mosquito nets to Mirpurkhas, 500 tents & 2000 livestock mosquito nets to Sanghar while 800 tents were sent to District S.B.A Tharparkar , Mirpurkhas , Sanghar & shaheed benazirabad -26 September 2020
PDMA Sindh over the weekend has dispatched 4900 mosquito nets, 440 tents & 500 livestock mosquito nets to Tharparkar, 1500 tents & 6000 mosquito nets to Mirpurkhas, 500 tents & 2000 livestock mosquito nets to Sanghar while 800 tents were sent to District S.B.A. These relief items were handed over to DC’s/Chairman DDMA’s for distribution amongst affectees.
PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 2000 tents and 5000 mosquito nets to district Umerkot, while additional 1500 tents were dispatched to District Badin -24 September 2020
PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 2000 tents and 5000 mosquito nets to district Umerkot, while additional 1500 tents were dispatched to District Badin. The overnight dispatch was done for distribution amongst rain affectees through DC’s/Chairman DDMA’s.
Dr Faisal Hashmi, Head of Govt affairs/ Director Human Resource Coca Cola (Pakistan & Afghanistan region), called on DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah at his office -22 September 2020
Dr Faisal Hashmi, Head of Govt affairs/ Director Human Resource Coca Cola (Pakistan & Afghanistan region), called on DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah at his office and handed over 2000 ration bags for the victims of torrential rains and flood. DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah thanked Mr Hashmi for the support in hard times and assured him about the transparent distribution of rations amongst affectees.
Country Director World Food Program Chris Kaye called on DG PDMA Sindh at his office to discuss ongoing relief ops for rains and flood -19 September 2020
Country Director World Food Program Chris Kaye called on DG PDMA Sindh at his office to discuss ongoing relief ops for rains and flood. DG PDMA thanked WFP for their support in relief operations and provision of ration bags for the affectees. Furthermore, both Organizations agreed upon to continue the cooperation for rehabilitation of disaster affectees.
PDMA Sindh dispatch additional relief items to districts Jamshoro, Badin, Sanghar, Tharparkar & Umerkot -16 September 2020
PDMA Sindh dispatch additional relief items to districts Jamshoro, Badin, Sanghar, Tharparkar & Umerkot. Items including more than 10000 ration bags and more than 3000 tents were handed over to DDMA’s/District Administrations for distribution amongst rain and flood affectees..
PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 1000 tents to Mirpurkhas -13 September 2020
PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 1000 tents to Mirpurkhas to be distributed amongst rain affectees through DC/Chairman DDMA Mirpurkhas.
PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 5000 mosquito nets to District Umerkot. -13 September 2020
PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 5000 mosquito nets to District Umerkot. These items would be handed to D.C/Chairman DDMA Umerkot for distribution amongst rain affectees.
DG PDMA Syed Salman Shah briefing Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah about joint food distribution of WFP and PDMA with DDMA -10 September 2020
DG PDMA Syed Salman Shah briefing Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah about joint food distribution of WFP and PDMA with DDMA.
PDMA Sindh in relief operations of collapsed building at Korangi, Karachi -10 September 2020
PDMA Sindh in relief operations of collapsed building at Korangi, Karachi. 4 floor + 1 shade building. The incident took place at 2.45 pm today. Initial reports 5 families were inside, 7 people recovered alive with injuries, 4 dead bodies recovered.
Visit of Chairman PPP Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari , Chief Ministor Murad Ali Shah , along with Minister Rehabilitation Mr. Faraz Dero and DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah to Khipro city relief camp for flood affectes -09 September 2020
Visit of Chairman PPP Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari , Chief Ministor Murad Ali Shah , along with Minister Rehabilitation Mr. Faraz Dero and DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah to Khipro city relief camp for flood affectees. Three such camps are established in Khipro city with 500 families in each camp.
Dispach Dewatering machines and boats PDMA Sindh -08 September 2020
PDMA Sindh dispached Dewatering machines and boats khipro city sanghar.
Relief items being despatched to flood-affected areas. -18 August 2020
Relief items being despatched to flood affected areas.
Meeting of KEREC at PDMA head office -18 August 2020
Meeting of KEREC committee to review draft Radiological Emergency Plan for K2 project chaired by Director Operations KHI (Mr. Shafiq Ahmad Shaikh).
The Minister of home and PDMA Balochistan visited PDMA Sindh -05 August 2020
The Minister of home and PDMA Balochistan visited PDMA Sindh and suggested daily operations. The meeting was chaired by Secretary Rehabilitations Mr. Riaz Soomro.
Meeting with representatives of KMC, DMCs South & Malir -30 June 2020
Meeting with representatives of KMC, DMCs South & Malir under the chairmanship of Director Operations (Mr Shafiq Ahmed Shaikh ) regarding preparedness of Monsoon 2020.
Collaboration with Fire fighters Association of Pakistan -18 April 2020
Training session of PDMA staff on Safty and Precautionary measures against COVID-19 in collaboration with Fire fighters Association of Pakistan.
Meeting with NGOs -14 April 2020
Meeting held with NGOs in awake of Covid -19 which was chaired by Director Operation Shafique Ahmad Shaikh.
Community Emergency Response Teams(CERT) of PDMA Sindh engaged in COVID-19 awarness -23 March 2020
Community Emergency Response Teams(CERT) of PDMA Sindh engaged in COVID-19 awareness and facilitating public on the roads of Karachi.
Renowed TV Anchor Iquar-ul-Hassan visited PDMA Sindh’s emergency operation center -22 March 2020
Renowned TV anchor Iqrar-ul-Hassan visited PDMA Sindh’s emergency operation center and participated in ongoing operations by calling the passengers who have recently travelled from abroad inquiring about their health.