What could be more crucial a time to rephrase the climate regulation policies in Pakistan then now?. Media has reported that, as a result of ”exceptionally high rates” of rain topped with India’s open floodgates has caused the thousands of people to evacuate from their hometowns and villages.
The monsoon season which initiates as light and usual rain during June in most cities of Pakistan and remains till the end of August has now placed the its province i.e, Punjab in an urgency condition. Almost 10-15 cities of Punjab have been shortlisted into the ”danger zone” including Lahore, ,Okara, Narowal and others. Due to this catastrophic condition, the rivers are at potential risk of over flooding with civilian areas at the risk.
Until now, any significant action by the authorities has not been witnessed other than delegation orders to the ministries. Pakistan, has always been at a vulnerable position and an easy target for the adverse effects of climate change due to a number of factors including deforestation, misuse of natural resources, violent land practices and no sustainable plan for the climate regulation.
