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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Climate
- Express Tribune
100 boats deployed for monsoon emergencies
Rescue officials ferry stranded villagers to safety as floodwaters engulf low-lying areas near Narowal amid relentless monsoon rains sweeping across Punjab. PHOTO: ONLINE Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) is on high alert to respond to any untoward situation during the ongoing monsoon and flood emergencies, Emergency Services Secretary Dr Rizwan Naseer said while addressing a press briefing. He said Rescue 1122's flood response units, including over 100 boats, 312 trained rescuers, OBM engines and emergency equipment, have been deployed in vulnerable and low-lying areas across the province. Dr Naseer urged citizens to monitor rooftops and surroundings during rainfall to avoid loss of life or property due to water accumulation. He said 1,594 people have been rescued during the current rain spell.
Express Tribune
09-06-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Province sees 216 animal handling emergencies
At least 587 deaths in 13,841 medical emergencies were recorded in Punjab on the three Eidul Azha days. In addition, 216 emergencies related to animal handling and sacrificial activities were reported during the holidays. The emergencies included 119 occupational injuries due to knife cuts and tool mishandling while preparing sacrificial meat, and 97 incidents involving aggressive or out-of-control animals requiring rescue operations. According to a rescue service official, in several cases, individuals were injured or trampled while slaughtering or managing animals. Among the victims, 65 patients were shifted to hospitals, while 151 were given first aid. During a briefing in which the date was shared, Punjab Rescue Secretary Dr Rizwan Naseer expressed grief at the loss of 587 lives due to medical emergencies, 39 due to road traffic crashes, 19 in incidents of crime, 10 due to drowning, eight due to electric shock and 110 due to other emergencies during the holidays.
Business Recorder
03-06-2025
- Business Recorder
ESD rescues 211,354 victims in May
LAHORE: Emergency Services Department rescued 211,354 victims while responding to 210,360 emergencies across Punjab in May 2025. These emergencies includes 140,645 medical emergencies, 39,978 road traffic crashes, 5,526 falls/ slip, 4,746 crime incidents, 4,131 fire incidents, 4,003 delivery cases, 2,389 Occupational Injuries, 1,336 Animal Rescue, 1,038 electric shock, 331 burn cases, 140 drowning incidents, 96 structural collapses and 6,001 miscellaneous operations in Punjab. Expressing serious concern over 39,978 road traffic crashes, 4,131 fire emergencies and 140 drowning emergencies during the May 2025, the Secretary, Emergency Services Department (ESD) Punjab Dr Rizwan Naseer urged all citizens to ensure safety precaution while visiting water recreational sites during Eid vacations. He emphasized the importance of strictly following all safety measures, especially when engaging in swimming or other water activities. He specifically advised people not to enter the water or boat without wearing life jackets and overloading boats to avoid capsizing. As per data, 436 people died in 39,978 Road Traffic Crashes in Punjab during the last month. Out of these traffic crashes, the majority of traffic accidents 7,384 occurred in Lahore in which 38 people died. Similarly, 2,671 RTCs in Faisalabad, 2,527 RTCs in Multan, 2,139 in Gujranwala, 1,491 in Sheikhupura and 1,290 in Bahawalpur while the remaining 22,466 road traffic crashes took place in other districts of Punjab. Similarly, the majority of fire incidents took place in major districts i.e., 602 incidents in Lahore, 300 in Faisalabad, 206 in Gujranwala, 187 in Sialkot, 184 in Sheikhupura and 174 in Rawalpindi. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Eid revellers warned of drowning risk
Expressing concern over an alarming figure of 92 deaths due to drowning recorded across Punjab during last month, Emergency Services Secretary Dr Rizwan Naseer has appealed to the citizens to ensure safety precautions while visiting water recreational sites during the Eid holidays. Reviewing the emergency service's performance in all districts during May, he emphasised the importance of strictly following all safety measures, especially while swimming or other activities in water. He advised the people not to enter the water or board a boat without wearing life jackets and to avoid overloading to avoid capsizing. The provincial secretary urged all citizens to ensure safety precautions while visiting the recreational sites during the hot weather. He also advised the people not to enter the water without the presence of lifeguards, to wear life jackets while boating and to remain mindful of the vessel's capacity to avoid drowning due to capsizing. Meanwhile, the Punjab government on Monday announced four Eid holidays from Friday to June 9. The data shared in the meeting revealed that 92 people had died in 140 incidents of drowning reported in Punjab during May. As many as 436 people died in 39,978 road traffic crashes in the province during the month. Of the road accidents, 7,384 occurred in Lahore, in which 38 people died, followed by 2,671 in Faisalabad, 2,527 in Multan, 2,139 in Gujranwala, 1,491 in Sheikhupura and 1,290 in Bahawalpur. The number of fire emergencies reported in Lahore was 602, Faisalabad 300, Gujranwala 206, Sialkot 187, Sheikhupura 184 and Rawalpindi 174. The secretary said the emergency services department had rescued 211,354 victims during the month. With additional input from APP
Business Recorder
10-05-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
70,000 volunteers complete civil defence training
LAHORE: As directed by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, more than 70,000 volunteers across Punjab have completed Civil Defence training in 48 hours. The CM noted, 'Mock rescue and civil defense exercises are also underway in the province.' She was satisfied to know, 'Secretary Emergency Services Dr Rizwan Naseer is supervising community emergency preparedness and response training, along with a training programme of Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 to better cope with any potential emergency situations in the province. The CM was briefed, 'Duration of Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Training has been fixed at 04 hours, where volunteers are being trained in emergency services and civil defense bomb disposal. Awareness is also being given about the responsibilities of citizens and social media in an emergency situation.' She was also apprised, 'During the training, they learned about rescue and use of medical kits in emergency situations, besides preparing them for an emergency situation. Volunteers are being trained in methods of controlling blood flow, fracture management and CPR.' The Chief Minister was briefed further, 'Triage drills, firefighting techniques and emergency individual drills are also being conducted in the Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Training.' She was updated, 'Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Training is also teaching emergency warning and siren procedures. Citizens can apply for 'Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Training' through mobile app and web portal. They can also contact their nearest Rescue 1122 station for the purpose.' The Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said, 'The aim of civil defense training is to enable people to deal with emergencies. Students and people of different schools of thought are also being given life-saving and emergency evacuation training across the province. Nation is always ready to deal with all kinds of situations.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
