ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP):The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday held a special National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) session presided by Chairman NDMA, Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik to review the development of ‘Severe Cyclonic Storm’ (SCS) BIPARJOY over the Arabian Sea.
The relevant stakeholders including Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh, PDMA Balochistan, K-electric and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Headquarters
were among the attendees of the session, a news release said.
The NEOC forum provided an update on the cyclone, stating that there are currently no major threats to coastal areas
in Pakistan. However, the cyclonic system may intensify further due to favourable environmental conditions.
It has slightly changed course and is moving in a north-northeast direction, possibly drifting toward the Makran Coast
of Pakistan.
The Chairman NDMA informed the session that the developing situation is continuously being monitored in NEOC,
and NDMA Alerts will be provided every three hours on the NDMA Twitter handle and website for public information.
The Chairman NDMA instructed PDMAs to conduct a local-level needs assessment, deploy manpower and machinery,
and work closely with relevant departments. During the meeting, PDMAs of Sindh and Balochistan shared their progress
on mass communication efforts, risk assessment, and logistics support for areas at risk of disaster. The focus was on proactive measures to manage disasters effectively.
The NDMA urged the public to stay informed and follow local authorities’ guidance in any emergency situation due to
the cyclone.
