From April 11 to 12, 2024, Afghanistan and Pakistan suffered extreme rainstorms and floods, killing more than 725 people, injuring 1,272 people, and affecting more than 830,000 people. This is not only a pain for the two countries, but also a wake-up call for disaster prevention and reduction for the world.
Pre-disaster prevention
1. Establish a sound early warning system
Upgrade meteorological monitoring: Increase investment in meteorological satellites, radars and other equipment to accurately monitor extreme weather, add hydrological monitoring stations in major river basins and disaster-prone areas, and grasp water changes in real time.
Wide dissemination of information: Use multiple channels such as television, radio, text messages, and social media to ensure full coverage of early warning information, and remote areas and vulnerable groups can also receive it in time.
2. Strengthen infrastructure construction and maintenance
Optimize drainage systems: Build and improve drainage systems in cities and densely populated areas, clean pipes regularly, and regulate debris and silt in mountainous rivers to improve flood discharge capacity.
Consolidation of flood control projects: Build solid embankments, sluices, reservoirs, etc. along the rivers, regularly inspect and reinforce existing facilities; take measures such as afforestation and slope protection in mountainous areas to reduce the risk of geological disasters.
3. Formulate emergency plans and reserve materials
The plan clarifies responsibilities: The government formulates detailed emergency plans, clarifies the responsibilities and task processes of various departments, organizes drills regularly, and improves emergency response capabilities.
Sufficient material reserves: Establish a disaster relief material reserve to reserve food, drinking water, tents, medicines, etc. to meet the basic needs of the affected people.
Disaster rescue
1. Rapid rescue
Domestic forces take the lead: The two governments immediately launched emergency plans, mobilized professional forces such as the army, police, and fire, organized volunteers and residents to participate, and formed a strong joint force.
Actively seek foreign aid: Seek help from the international community, and international rescue organizations, other governments and armies provide professional equipment, technology and experience to help rescue.
2. Resettlement of disaster victims
Safe and orderly transfer: Quickly organize the transfer of people before the flood, especially take care of vulnerable groups, maintain the order of transfer, and avoid accidents.
Proper temporary resettlement: Set up temporary resettlement points in safe areas, provide living security, pay attention to mental health, and provide psychological counseling.
3. Carry out medical rescue
Full medical treatment: Set up temporary medical points in the disaster area, dispatch medical teams, support local medical institutions, and provide continuous services for the injured.
Strict hygiene and epidemic prevention: Clean up pollutants in time, disinfect drinking water sources, provide epidemic prevention supplies, carry out health education, and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Post-disaster reconstruction
1. Emergency rescue: After the disaster, the government and international rescue forces quickly carried out personnel search and rescue, medical treatment, material allocation and distribution, etc. to ensure the basic living of the affected people.
2. Basic reconstruction
Transportation and communication first: Prioritize the repair of damaged transportation and communication facilities, restore the connection between the disaster area and the outside world, and provide convenience for rescue and life.
Water and electricity supply restoration: Repair power and water supply facilities to ensure basic living needs and regional operation.
3. Comprehensive reconstruction: Raise funds to repair and rebuild houses, schools, roads, farmland water conservancy facilities, etc., improve flood prevention and disaster resistance capabilities, restore education, agricultural production and other functions, strengthen extreme weather monitoring and early warning and infrastructure construction in the long run, and improve the ability to respond to disasters.
Superangol: The power to protect hope
The Superangol disaster solution expert team never backs down in the face of disasters. With rich experience, professional skills and advanced equipment, we have always been fighting on the front line of disaster prevention and relief. Whether it is pre-disaster prevention planning, emergency rescue during disasters, or post-disaster reconstruction and recovery, we will go all out. Adhering to the belief of “leaving the world less vulnerable”, we are willing to provide all-round assistance to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and disaster-stricken areas around the world. If you are facing disaster protection problems and are in urgent need of support, please contact us immediately! Super Pangolin will work with you to overcome difficulties, protect life safety, and rebuild a beautiful home. Let us work together to draw strength from disasters and move towards a safer and better future.
