PR No. 280 NDMA Holds Coordination Conference on Winter Contingencies to Ensure Effec

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) convened a Winter Contingencies Coordination Conference today at its National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC), NDMA Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference aimed to review preparedness and coordination mechanisms in light of Disaster Early warning (DEW- 4) from October 2025 to January 2026 to effectively manage potential winter hazards, particularly in support of safe and sustained tourism activities across the country. The session focused on enhancing inter-agency coordination among all federal, provincial and regional disaster management authorities, line departments, and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely response and resource availability during the winter season. Participants also discussed measures to manage tourist influx, availability of accommodation spaces, and facilitation of emergency response in high-altitude and snow-prone tourist destinations. Representatives from all PDMAs, line department, and rescue services attended the conference. The joint deliberations underscored the importance of synchronized preparedness and proactive coordination to ensure public safety, continuous communication and safe tourism during the winter months. NDMA reiterated its commitment to maintain close coordination with all stakeholders to ensure safety of lives during winter season in Pakistan.