Over 3 impactful days, the #SimEx2025 brought together disaster management authorities, humanitarian agencies, and frontline responders to strengthen Sindh’s disaster preparedness and resilience.

Day 1:

High-level opening & strategic sessions on disaster risk, monsoon outlook, early warning systems & NDMA’s Monsoon Simulation Model.

Keynote speakers included Dr. Abid Jalul Din Sheikh (Rescue 1122 Sindh), Ms. Hilde Bergsma (WFP), and Mr. Adil Askari (MPA Sindh).

Day 2:

Scenario-based group simulations covering urban floods, cyclones, heatwaves & more.

9 syndicates, including PDMA, Armed Forces & academia, presented dynamic response strategies.

Day 3:

Live mock drill with Rescue 1122 & KMC attended by Mr. Faisal Edhi.

Cash-based programming simulation by WFP.

Closing remarks by Addl. Chief Secretary Abdul Waheed Sheikh emphasized NDMA’s key role in national resilience.

Key Outcomes:

Boosted inter-agency coordination

Improved anticipatory action planning

Strengthened on-ground & financial preparedness

Renewed commitment to local resilience across Sindh