Government of Sindh
Government of Sindh
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Pakistan experienced excessively above-average rainfall (212.1 mm) during the entire monsoon season with a +51% deviation from the normal and was one of the wettest monsoon rainfall during the past 64 years (record is 387.5mm in 2022).
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Pakistan has experienced one of its wettest monsoon season last year i.e. 2022, receiving175% above normal rains. However this year’s monsoon rain was relatively calm and the country received 4% above normal rain.
This brief report prepared by PDMA Sindh describes the impacts of global warming in Sindh. Temperature and precipitation data starting from 1981 to 2022 has been used to determine changes in temperature and precipitation. The trend shows that temperatures in Upper and Central Sindh have significantly increased in Upper and Central Sindh while total precipitation …
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh has remained steadfast in its mission to build a resilient Sindh in accordance with its mandate, which focuses on disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. The primary goal of the Authority is to protect lives, properties, and infrastructure in the face of natural or human-induced …
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Pakistan has experienced one of its wettest monsoon season last year i.e. 2022, receiving 175% above normal rains. However this year’s monsoon rain was relatively calm and the country received 4% above normal rain.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority on the directives of Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Rehabilitation & Relief / Chairman PDMA Board, prepared monsoon contingency plan well before onset of monsoon rains, which included Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all concerned departments for pre, during and post monsoon season. It also …
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In July 2022, southern and middle Sindh received heavy rains which caused flooding in urban settings specially in Karachi and Hyderabad. Large scale dewatering operations were conducted to remove accumulated water from low lying areas. PDMA provided man and material resources to District Disaster Management Authorities and other stakeholders for conducting dewatering operations. Till the …
Government of Sindh with the financial support of the World Bank is implementing a five years project, titled “Sindh Resilience Project (SRP)” As a vital component in efficient disaster management, SRP (PDMA Component) planned to conduct a Multi-HazardVulnerability Risk Assessment Study in the Province of Sindh. A contract was signed with SUPARCO on 27th June, …
Organizational Capacity Assessment and Development of Capacity Enhancement Plan Provincial Disaster Management Authority & District Disaster Management Authorities Sindh (Part – B)
GAP ASSESSMENT REPORT: Each year, earthquakes, cyclones, floods, drought, and other natural hazards continue to cause deaths, injuries and economic losses around the world. Disasters represent a major source of risk for the poor and wipe out development gains and accumulated wealth in developing countries. It is growing recognition that natural disaster risk must be …
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