Pictorial Booklet on Recommended Construction Methodologies, Resilient Structures and Global Best Practices
The Pictorial Booklet on Recommended Construction Methodologies, Resilient Structures and Global Best Practices is a comprehensive guide issued by the Infrastructure Advisory & Project Development Wing of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). It presents visually rich, zone-specific recommendations for building disaster-resilient infrastructure across Pakistan, with particular focus on high-risk mountainous regions (Zone A), urban/riverine areas, deserts, and coastal zones. The booklet highlights common weaknesses in existing construction practices, lessons learned from past disasters like floods, and promotes modern, practical solutions including retrofitting, pre-engineered buildings, appropriate local and resilient materials, and improved construction methodologies to enhance structural safety and adaptability.
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National Seminar Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Leaflet
The National Seminar on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure leaflet, published by the Infrastructure Advisory & Project Development Wing of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), provides a comprehensive overview of the 1st National Seminar held on 23rd September 2024 at Bahria University. It features the Chairman’s address, seminar context, key objectives, environmental challenges, and highlights from expert sessions on climate change impacts, infrastructure resilience, urban planning, and innovative solutions. The document also outlines the Way Forward, emphasizing multi-stakeholder collaboration, retrofitting of existing structures, adoption of global best practices, and the urgent need for resilient construction standards to build a safer and more sustainable Pakistan.
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Infrastructure Damages Reporting and Verification Framework
The Infrastructure Advisory and Project Development Wing of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has prepared this Concept Note. It outlines a standardized digital framework for reporting, verifying, and consolidating infrastructure damage data during monsoon and flash floods 2026. The framework addresses the limitations of the previous manual and fragmented reporting system, as highlighted by the Monsoon 2025 experience, by introducing a centralized Infrastructure Damages Verification Portal.
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Rainfall, Hailstorm and Thunderstorm Infrastructure Advisory - 2026
In view of seasonal weather transitions, the Infrastructure Advisory & Project Development (IA&PD) Wing of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a Rainfall, Hailstorm, and Thunderstorm Infrastructure Advisory 2026 covering multiple regions across Pakistan. The advisory highlights that high-intensity rainfall during this period significantly affects soil stability and drainage capacity, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides in both mountainous and lowland areas.
Category: Advisories
Avalanche Infrastructure Advisory 2026 – Northern Areas of Pakistan
In view of the late winter and early spring season, the Infrastructure Advisory & Project Development (IA&PD) Wing of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an avalanche infrastructure advisory for the northern mountainous regions of Pakistan. The advisory highlights that rising temperatures during this period significantly destabilize snowpacks, increasing the likelihood of avalanches and posing serious risks to communities, infrastructure, and travelers.
Category: Advisories