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NDMA directs PDMAs for necessary measurers to avoid losses

ISLAMABAD, (APP): National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday directed the concerned to take necessary measures to avoid losses of lives and damages to property infrastructure during the upcoming rain spell.
“All rescue and relief agencies, departments are required to be sensitized to remain ready to respond at a short notice,” said a press release.
NDMA has warned landslides in vulnerable areas during the current rain speel. Heavy downpours may also generate isolated flash floods in local ravines and streams of above mentioned areas on Saturday and Sunday.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, heavy rains falls is expected in Districts Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Batagram, Mansehra, Gilgit, Ghizer, Diamer, Astore, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad from Saturday evening to Sunday.