Risk of further devastation if Indian releases water: NDMA

Risk of further devastation if Indian releases water: NDMA
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Summary NDMA has asked for army’s assistance for evacuation of people in case of flood

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warned on Friday that Pakistan faces threat of further devastation if India decides to release water. NDMA has asked for army’s assistance for evacuation of people in case of flood, reported Dunya News.

According to NDMA, streams and rivers of upper Khyber Pakhtunkwa (KP) and Punjab face overflow from the monsoon rains.

Directions have been issued to immediately evacuate all settlements near rivers and streams. In India, monsoon season has begun and due to heavy rains, considerations are underway to release water in Pakistan.

NDMA has asked for army’s assistance for evacuation of people in case of flood.

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