Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has urged all government institutions to stay fully prepared at all times to deal with natural disasters, stressing that readiness can save lives and reduce destruction.
In her message on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, she said that while natural disasters cannot be stopped, their impact can be reduced through technology, coordination, and early planning.
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Recalling Punjab’s historic flood, she said the province conducted one of the largest rescue and relief operations in its history. “If preparations had not been made in time, the loss of life could have been far greater,” she noted.
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Maryam Nawaz praised the efforts that saved hundreds of thousands of lives and livestock, highlighting the establishment of medical camps that helped prevent disease outbreaks.
She assured that Punjab’s departments remain alert and ready to respond to floods, earthquakes, and other emergencies — reaffirming the government’s commitment to protect its citizens and strengthen climate resilience.