Suparco provides valuable assistance in dealing with floods in Punjab

Suparco provided valuable assistance during the recent devastating floods in Punjab, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday. 

According to spokesperson, Suparco scientists are providing satellite imagery of floods and glacier bursts to agencies day and night.

Suparco obtained pre-flood and post-flood images of affected areas and giving authorities a clear picture of the situation.

According to Suparco, space technology enables faster analysis and identification of vulnerable areas in disasters.

Suparco has also prepared maps of affected crops, roads and populations, spokesperson said.

Suparco is continuously monitoring the flood situation through the Disaster Watch portal.

Timely satellite data is being provided to NDMA, PDMAs, GBDMA and other agencies.

The project is helping Pakistan in disaster preparedness, risk reduction and disaster risk financing.

Reporter: Tayab Saif