RABAIl BALOCH
The geographic location and climatic conditions of Sindh Province render it vulnerable to various natural disasters. These include floods, cyclones, drought, windstorms, heat waves, sea intrusion, earthquakes, and tsunamis. In addition, the geography, topography, nature of the economy, rapid urbanization, and high population levels exacerbate Sindh’s vulnerability to natural disasters. Climate projections indicate an increased frequency and intensity of extreme climate events adversely affecting livelihoods, agriculture, forestry, and biodiversity in Sindh province. Sindh faces one of the most daunting climatic challenges in the world and it is predicted to be the most vulnerable hotspot in terms of the impacts of temperature and precipitation changes on life.
Smaller but more holistic steps towards disaster risk mitigation and the reduction will lead us to a safer Sindh. I urge all stakeholders to consider disaster management as a development issue and embed disaster risk reduction at grass root levels to assure a resilient environment for the people of Sindh in which the impact of hazards would not hamper routine life. With joined hands, we can ensure sustainable development in the province
