ISLAMABAD: A Chinese rescue organisation has donated special water rescue kits to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to help deal with water emergencies in Islamabad.
The Chinese Blue Sky Rescue Foundation handed over the equipment to CDA teams at the CDA headquarters. Member Administration Talat Mahmood received the kits on behalf of the authority. The Director General of Islamabad Emergency Services and other CDA officers were also present.
Islamabad has been facing urban flooding for the past few years. This year, several people lost their lives due to heavy flooding, while many cars and motorbikes were swept away in streams and nullahs, including Saidpur and Korang nullahs and the Soan River.
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According to the press release, these special rescue kits will help CDA teams respond quickly during water emergencies and will improve the city’s emergency response system.
CDA Member Administration Talat Mahmood thanked the Chinese Blue Sky Rescue Foundation for the donation. He said Pakistan values the support and cooperation of China, calling the gift an important contribution to improving safety and emergency services in the federal capital.
He added that CDA is taking all possible steps to protect citizens and that the new rescue kits will make teams more effective during water-related incidents.
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The Chinese delegation said they will continue working with Pakistan to save lives. They also announced that they will provide specialised training to CDA staff on how to use the new equipment.
Earlier in July, the foundation had also trained CDA teams on handling water accidents, including rescue work in fast-flowing water and boat operations. It had provided modern rescue equipment at that time as well.
CDA officials said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will soon be signed with the Chinese Blue Sky Rescue Foundation to further strengthen cooperation.
