Chairman NDMA presided special NEOC session with key stakeholders on the current flood and monsoon situation. The session was attended by representatives of Armed Forces, PMD, FFC, PDMAs/SDMA/GBDMA, FFD, SUPARCO, PCIW, Rescue 1122 Punjab, Tarbela and Mangla Dam Management.

Chairman NDMA reviewed the situation of damages caused by the ongoing floods in River Sutlej, the situation of major Dams and the regulation of river flows during the ongoing monsoon spell.  

PMD briefed about the previous days rainfall observed in the country. They also informed about the expected rainfall in the North Eastern parts of the country from 23 to 25 August.

PDMA Punjab and Rescue 1122 Punjab briefed about the evacuation, rescue and relief efforts conducted along Sutlej River.

FFD reported that Sulemanki headworks will attain very high flood level by 22 August and a peak in flow of River Jehlum will be observed from 23 to 25 August which will affect the Mangla dam levels.

Mangla and Tarbela Dam management briefed that the water level in dams and contingency measures are in place.

PCIW briefed about the mechanism in place for information sharing between Pakistan and Indian dam management.

Chairman NDMA instructed relevant departments to carryout flood damage assessment and gather accurate data. He also instructed PDMAs/ GBDMA/ SDMA to increase awareness among the masses about the remedial measures to be taken during the season and to monitor the changing situation vigilantly. He reiterated that the settlements/ encroachments in river beds of all major rivers must be cleared by all concerned to minimize the damages.