GWADAR: China has provided equipment of early warning system (EWS) to Gwadar port to help mitigate detrimental impacts of natural disasters like catastrophic flood and torrential rain, according to a report released by the information ministry on Sunday.
It stated that the collaboration between China meteorological administration and Pakistan Met Office is a part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s capacity boosting plan for emergency management of major meteorological disasters under the Belt and Road Initiative.
The China meteorological administration is also assisting the Met Office for enhancing its capabilities to meet the emerging hydro-meteorological challenges.
Published in Dawn, April 8th, 2024
