Pakistan, Nov. 13 -- The Sindh government is preparing emergency measures in view of the possibility of drought in Tharparkar and Umerkot. A meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister's Adviser on Rehabilitation Giyan Chand Essrani was held at the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) headquarters to review the situation, assess the needs of affected communities and discuss relief measures and emergency preparedness.

The meeting reviewed the drought situation in the affected districts, the availability of food and safe drinking water, healthcare and education facilities, food security, population displacement, and preparedness for possible emergencies. It also discussed relief measures and coordination among relevant organisations...