Disaster preparedness helps minimise human casualties
Summary
Timely preparedness, early warnings and coordination have helped minimise human casualties despite rising floods, landslides and inundation caused by incessant rainfall. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has urged continued readiness and priority for search, rescue and relief operations.
Key Points
- Timely preparedness and early warnings helped reduce potential human casualties despite widespread rainfall-related disasters.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reviewed flood, landslide and inundation incidents and the response efforts in a Monsoon Response Command Post meeting.
- The meeting said coordination among local to federal agencies enabled an immediate response and improved rescue and relief operations.
- Authorities were directed to prioritise search, rescue and relief work and step up safety measures in affected areas.
