Nala Lai

Nala Lai is a natural stream flowing through Rawalpindi, Pakistan, playing a crucial role in the city's drainage system. Due to rapid urbanization and encroachments, the stream is prone to frequent flooding during heavy rains, posing risks to local communities and infrastructure. Various projects, including international collaborations, have been initiated to manage flood risks and improve disaster preparedness in the Nala Lai basin.

Introduction

In response to the request from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Preparatory Study Team organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), conducted the preparatory study from 13 August to 1 September, 2007, for the purpose of working out the details of the technical cooperation program concerning the Project for Strengthening of Flood Risk Management in Lai Nullah Basin (hereinafter referred to as the 'Project'), in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the study, the Team exchanged views and had a series of discussions with the Pakistani authorities concerned with respect to desirable measures to be taken by JICA and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan represented by Federal Flood Commission (FFC), City District Government of Rawalpindi (CDG), Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and other organizations concerned, for the successful implementation of the above-mentioned Project. As a result of the discussions, the Team and the Pakistani authorities concerned agreed to recommend to their respective Governments. Minutes of Meeting was signed on 30 August 2007.

Overall Goal and Purpose of the Project

  • System and structure which enables mass evacuation at the event of floods is established in the target area.
  • Flood damage and victims are mitigated in the target area.

Output of the Project

  • Output 1: Capacity of PMD is strengthened enough to utilize flood early warning system effectively and issue warning properly.
  • Output 2: Capacity of local authorities is developed enough to promote people's awareness and preparedness for the floods.
  • Output 3: Capacity of related organizations is strengthened enough to mitigate the damage offload.