𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐆𝐈𝐓-𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍

Gilgit, [Aug, 04] – Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Mr. Abrar Ahmad Mirza has directed authorities to provide immediate relief to areas affected by heavy rains and flash flooding in various districts of Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Chief Secretary has directed emergency powers to be invoked to restore essential services, ensuring that critical infrastructure and basic necessities are made available to the affected population as soon as possible. Additionally, the Chief Secretary has directed a scrutiny committee to hold daily meetings to expedite the process of damage assessment and relief distribution.

The Chief Secretary has also directed a thorough damage assessment to be conducted, with updates to be shared regularly with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Furthermore, the Chief Secretary has directed all government resources to be mobilized, and private sector expertise to be engaged if necessary, to minimize damage and restore services in the affected areas. The Chief Secretary has emphasized the need for swift action, effective relief, and efficient restoration of services to mitigate the suffering of the affected population.

Office of the Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan
Home & Prisons Department Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority