General
National Monsoon Rains and Flood Contingency Response Directive is prepared every year to define projected contingencies with respect to Monsoon Season and accordingly lay down broad response / coordination guide lines for all disaster management authorities (Provincial/AJ&K/Gilgit Baltistan/ FATA/ CDA&ICT) and relevant stakeholders for an effective unified response at all tiers.
Aim. To define perceived contingencies of Monsoon Season 2015 especially with reference to floods / related hazards and while identifying the vulnerability matrix at national level, lay down broad guidelines to all concerned with a view to ensure effective preparedness as well as coordinated rescue & relief, response thereby minimizing loss of life and damage to public and private infrastructure in case of any contingent situation.
Scope. The Directive is focussed on the following: a. Experiences from Past Floods. b. Vulnerability Matrix at District Level. c. Perceived Monsoon Season 2015. d. Response Guidelines. e. Coordination Aspects
