NDMA convenes national level simulation exercises on floods, rain emergencies.

ISLAMABAD -- In an effort to ensure preparedness of federal and provincial departments for emergencies, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has initiated a series of simulation exercises (Sim Ex) to assess the effectiveness of emergency response strategies and evaluate the readiness in the event of a disaster.

In this regard, NDMA conducted the first Sim Ex for floods and rain emergencies with support of Ministry of Climate Change, UNICEF and Welt Hunger Hilfe (WHH) from March 14-16 at Islamabad, says a statement issued here on Tuesday.

Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman, Chairman NDMA Lt. General Inam Haider Malik and Country Head WFP Mr Chris attended the inaugural session of 3-day long exercises and delivered opening remarks. Sherry Rehman called for a 'whole of Pakistan' approach leading to sustainable development for people and recovery in the aftermath of Floods 2022. She lauded the efforts by the NDMA's relief operations during Floods 2022 and other emergencies. She emphasized on the importance of collaboration across government agencies, humanitarian organizations, civil society and the private sector for disaster mitigation and building well-prepared Pakistan. Chairman NDMA...

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