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ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday held a seminar in Islamabad to address recurring urban flooding and identify structural and institutional measures to strengthen the resilience of Pakistan\u2019s cities by June 2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n The seminar, titled \u201cUrban Flood Resilience Measures \u2013 Vision 2027: Beyond the Rains and Floods\u201d, brought together representatives of government departments, development authorities, urban planners, water management experts and other stakeholders at the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC).<\/p>\n The participants reviewed urban flooding during 2025-26, with a focus on flood-prone areas, vulnerable infrastructure, drainage capacity, stormwater management and gaps in institutional coordination.<\/p>\n They stressed that urban flooding could not be addressed through rainfall management alone and called for a comprehensive approach covering drainage capacity, urban development, infrastructure maintenance, stormwater management and coordinated emergency preparedness.<\/p>\n The seminar also reviewed the condition and capacity of existing drainage networks, stormwater runoff, retention and pumping arrangements, deterioration of drainage infrastructure and the need to restore natural drainage corridors.<\/p>\n Participants identified several priority measures to be completed by June 2027, including improved drainage maintenance and preparedness, enhanced stormwater management and drainage capacity, protection of natural waterways and the integration of flood resilience measures into urban planning and development.<\/p>\n Representatives of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), Lahore Development Authority (LDA), other development authorities and partner organisations attended the seminar to identify institutional responsibilities and areas requiring coordinated action.<\/p>\n