A meeting of the Emergency Response Committee to oversee national preparedness and coordinated response during Monsoon 2026 was held in Islamabad today.

The Committee, constituted on the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, met at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Headquarters in Islamabad. The meeting was chaired virtually by Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal.

The Committee reviewed the implementation status of preparedness measures undertaken by Provincial Disaster Management Authorities and other relevant departments.

Provincial representatives presented updates on the availability of relief supplies, emergency communication mechanisms, evacuation planning, response readiness, and inter-agency coordination to ensure a timely and effective response during the ongoing monsoon season.

The Committee was informed that the overall riverine flood situation remains normal, with water flows in the major rivers currently within safe limits. However, in view of the ongoing monsoon spell, continuous monitoring of weather systems, river flows, and vulnerable areas is being maintained to ensure timely dissemination of early warnings and prompt response to any emerging situation.

The meeting reaffirmed the Emergency Response Committee's commitment to strengthening national coordination, enhancing preparedness, and ensuring a unified and effective response mechanism to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure during Monsoon 2026.